Ovid Quotes
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Medicine sometimes snatches away health, sometimes gives it.
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The bold adventurer succeeds the best.
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What is harder than rock, or softer than water? Yet soft water hollows out hard rock. Persevere.
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Time, motion and wine cause sleep.
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Wine prepares the heart for love, unless you take too much.
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Tis best to be silent in a bad cause.
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Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop
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Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.
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Although the power is lacking, the will is commendable.
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The workmanship was better than the subject matter.
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Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships, the poor man everywhere lies low.
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Like fragile ice anger passes away in time.
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We are ever striving after what is forbidden, and coveting what is denied us.
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Wine gives courage and makes men more apt for passion.
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Often the prickly thorn produces tender roses.
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Alcohol is necessary for a man so that he can have a good opinion of himself, undisturbed be the facts. Finley Peter Dunne There is…
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The sharp thorn often produces delicate roses.
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When disposition wins us, the features please.
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Neglect of appearance becomes men.
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Habits change into character.
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