Bird Quote by Ovid
“As the hawk is wont to pursue the trembling doves.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Metamorphoses, Ovid, c. 8 AD
The hawk’s pursuit of trembling doves illustrates predatory dominance over the vulnerable.
In simple terms: Predators chase the weak.
Key Takeaway
Recognize power dynamics in conflict.
Themes
power
predation
vulnerability
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- politics
- business competition
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
nature
hierarchy
survival instincts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt like the dove?
- How can power be used responsibly?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize aggression, ignoring compassion.
![“The dove, O hawk, that has once been wounded by thy talons, is frightened by the least movement of a wing. [Lat., Terretur minimo pennae stridore columba Unguibus, accipiter, saucia facta tuis.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f78/ovid-276_dove_the-dove-o-hawk-that-has-once-been-wound_1796397.jpg)
![“A mind conscious of right laughs at the falsehoods of rumour. [Lat., Conscia mens recti famae mendacia risit.]” quote by Ovid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/95c/ovid-276_conscious_a-mind-conscious-of-right-laughs-at-the_12185.jpg)
