Ovid

It is the mind that makes the man, and our vigour is in our immortal soul.

— Ovid

A prince should be slow to punish, and quick to reward.

— Ovid

The battle is over when the foe has fallen.

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He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do so. The very idea of being able,…

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The result justifies the deed

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Skill makes love unending.

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The man who falls in love chill find plenty of occupation.

— Ovid

Envy, slothful vice, Never makes its way in lofty characters, But, like the skulking viper, creeps and crawls Close to the ground.

— Ovid

The mind alone can not be exiled. [Lat., Mens sola loco non exulat.]

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“Perfer et obdura, dolor hic tibi proderit olim. (Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you.)”

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We are ever striving after what is forbidden, and coveting what is denied us.

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Anything cracked will shatter at a touch.

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God himself helps those who dare.

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Women can always be caught; that's the first rule of the game.

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Love is no assignment for cowards.

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Do not believe hastily.

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“what we have been, or now are, we shall not be tomorrow”

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Pursuits become habits. [Lat., Abeunt studia in mores.]

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It is a kingly act to help the fallen.

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Though the strength is lacking, yet the willingness is commendable.

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Wine gives courage and makes men more apt for passion.

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You do not know it but you are the talk of all the town. [Lat., Fabula (nec sentis) tota jactaris in urba.]

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The hunter follows things which flee from him; he leaves them when they are taken; and ever seeks for that which is…

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Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop

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There is a certain pleasure in weeping; grief finds in tears both a satisfaction and a cure.

— Ovid