Ovid Quotes
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"We are ever striving after what is forbidden, and coveting what is denied us."
Ovid on Desire
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"In an easy matter. Anybody can be eloquent."
Ovid on Eloquence
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"As the yellow gold is tried in fire, so the faith of friendship must be seen in adversity."
Ovid on Friends and Friendship
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"I attempt an arduous task; but there is no worth in that which is not a difficult achievement."
Ovid on Achievement
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"It is a kingly act to assist the fallen."
Ovid on Aid and Assistance
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"The sharp thorn often produces delicate roses."
Ovid on Ancestry
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"Forbear to lay the guilt of a few on the many."
Ovid on Guilt
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"Like fragile ice anger passes away in time."
Ovid on Hatred
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"A man is sorry to be honest for nothing."
Ovid on Honesty
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"It is annoying to be honest to no purpose."
Ovid on Honesty
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"My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope."
Ovid on Hope
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"A prince should be slow to punish, and quick to reward."
Ovid on Leaders and Leadership
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"In our leisure we reveal what kind of people we are."
Ovid on Leisure
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"This also -- that I live, I consider a gift of God."
Ovid on Life and Living
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"There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it."
Ovid on Anxiety
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"Neglect of appearance becomes men."
Ovid on Appearance
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"When disposition wins us, the features please."
Ovid on Appearance
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"The time will come when it will disgust you to look in the mirror."
Ovid on Appearance
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"Quarrels are the dowry which married folk bring one another."
Ovid on Marriage
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"If you wish to marry suitably, marry your equal."
Ovid on Marriage
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"Keep a mid course between two extremes."
Ovid on Moderation
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"You will go most safely in the middle."
Ovid on Moderation
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