Ovid

The burden which is well borne becomes light.

— Ovid

Often a silent face has voice and words.

— Ovid

What follows I flee; what flees I ever pursue.

— Ovid

Judgement of beauty can err, what with the wine and the dark.

— Ovid

“Dignity and love do not blend well, nor do they continue long together. ”

— Ovid

Quarrels are the dowry which married folk bring one another.

— Ovid

We do not bear sweets; we are recruited by a bitter potion.

— Ovid

To feel our ills is one thing, but to cure them is another.

— Ovid

Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships, the poor man everywhere lies low.

— Ovid

Brass shines with constant usage, a beautiful dress needs wearing,Leave a house empty, it rots.

— Ovid

See that you promise: what harm is there in promise? In promises anyone can be rich.

— Ovid

“Our native land charms us with inexpressible sweetness, and never, never allows us to forget that we belong to it.”

— Ovid

She that weds well will wisely match her love, Nor be below her husband nor above.

— Ovid

By faithful study of the nobler arts, our nature's softened, and more gentle grows.

— Ovid

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

— Ovid

Passion persuades me one way, reason another. I see the better and approve it, but I follow the worse.

— Ovid

How little is the promise of the child fulfilled in the man.

— Ovid

My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope.

— Ovid

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

— Ovid

Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.

— Ovid

Isn't the best defense always a good attack?

— Ovid

Deadly poisons are concealed under sweet honey.

— Ovid

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

— Ovid

The battle is over when the foe has fallen.

— Ovid

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

— 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

“Someday this pain will be useful to you”

— Ovid

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

— Ovid

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

— Ovid

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

— Ovid

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

— Ovid

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

— Ovid

Tears at times have the weight of speech.

— 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

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

— Ovid

All love is vanquished by a succeeding love.

— Ovid

Love is a thing that is full of cares and fears.

— Ovid

Great is the strife between beauty and modesty.

— Ovid