 The "Odes" weave various philosophical strands together, with allusions and statements of doctrine present in about a third of the "Odes" Books 1–3, ranging from the flippant (1.22, 3.28) to the solemn (2.10, 3.2, 3.3).Epicureanism is the dominant influence, characterizing about twice as many of these odes as Stoicism.A group of odes combines these two influences in tense relationships, such as "Odes" 1.7, praising Stoic virility and devotion to public duty while also advocating private pleasures among friends.