Ovid

The mind ill at ease, the body suffers also.

— Ovid

Good hope is often beguiled by her own augury.

— Ovid

“Nothing is stronger than Custom (Fac tibi consuescat: nil adsuetudine maius)”

— Ovid

A boar is often held by a not-so-large dog.

— Ovid

As the hawk is wont to pursue the trembling doves.

— Ovid

We must improve our time; time goes with rapid foot.

— Ovid

The cause is hidden; the effect is visible to all.

— Ovid

When the lightning strikes but one, not one only does it terrify.

— Ovid

I am dragged along by a strange new force. Desire and reason are pulling in different directions. I see the right way…

— Ovid

Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our regard for the donor.

— Ovid

I am the poet of the poor, because I was poor when I loved; since I could not give gifts, I gave…

— Ovid

Gutta cavat lapidem, non vi sed saepe cadendo. (The drop excavates the stone, not with force but by falling often.)

— Ovid

The sick mind can not bear anything harsh. [Lat., Mensque pati durum sustinet aegra nihil.]

— Ovid

If Jupiter should hurl a bolt whenever men sin, His armory would quickly be empty.

— Ovid

Suppressed pain chokes us; in our breasts It surges, adding ever to its strength.

— Ovid

Eurydice, dying now a second time, uttered no complaint against her husband. What was there to complain of, but that she had…

— Ovid

Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.

— Ovid

A light breath fans the flame, a violent gust extinguishes it.

— Ovid

The battle is over when the foe has fallen.

— Ovid

Deadly poisons are concealed under sweet honey.

— Ovid

Isn't the best defense always a good attack?

— Ovid

Either do not attempt at all or go through with it.

— Ovid

Let ancient times delight other folk, I rejoice that I was not born till now.

— Ovid

Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of the fair.

— Ovid

Sleep, nature's rest, divine tranquility, That brings peace to the mind.

— Ovid

If any person wish to be idle, let them fall in love.

— Ovid

“Someday this pain will be useful to you”

— Ovid

Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.

— Ovid

Courage conquers all things: it even gives strength to the body.

— Ovid

Tears at times have the weight of speech.

— Ovid

If you give up your quiet life, the bow of Cupid will lose its power.

— Ovid

Give way to your opponent; thus will you gain the crown of victory.

— Ovid

All love is vanquished by a succeeding love.

— Ovid

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

— Ovid

Take rest; a field that has rested gives a beautiful crop.

— Ovid

What is without periods of rest will not endure.

— Ovid

Good-bye to the lies of the poets. [Lat., Valeant mendacia vatum.]

— Ovid

It is the act of a coward to wish for death.

— Ovid

“Video meliora proboque, deteriora sequor.”

— Ovid

Make good use of your time, it flies fast.

— Ovid