Ovid quotes page 1

43 BC - AD 17, Roman poet

The vulgar herd estimate friends by the advantage to be derived from them.
Ovid

Happy the man who has broken the chains which hurt the mind, and has given up worrying,
once and for all.
Ovid

Right it is to be taught even by the enemy.
Ovid

It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe that there are.
Ovid

Many women long for what eludes them, and like not what is offered them.
Ovid

Take rest - a field that has rested gives a beautiful crop.
Ovid

Today is truly the Golden Age: Gold buys honor, gold procures love.
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

It's a kindness that the mind can go where it wishes.
Ovid

The result justifies the deed.
Ovid

The gods favor the bold.
Ovid

What is harder than rock, or softer than water? Yet soft water hollows out hard rock.
Persevere.
Ovid

It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.
Ovid

Fortune and love favor the brave.
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An evil life is a kind of death.
Ovid

Fair peace becomes men; ferocious anger belongs to beasts.
Ovid

To be loved, be lovable.
Ovid

Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence.
Ovid

I see and approve better things, but follow worse.
Ovid

Be patient and tough; one day this pain will be useful to you.
Ovid

Often the prickly thorn produces tender roses.
Ovid

Luck affects everything. Let your hook always be cast; in the stream where you least expect
it there will be a fish.
Ovid

A burden which is done well becomes light.
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The mind, conscious of rectitude, laughed to scorn the falsehood of report.
Ovid

What is allowed us is disagreeable, what is denied us causes us intense desire.
Ovid

There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it.
Ovid

You who seek an end of love, love yields to business: Be busy, and you will be safe.
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So long as you are secure you will count many friends; if your life becomes clouded you will
be alone.
Ovid

There is more refreshment and stimulation in a nap, even of the briefest, than in all the
alcohol ever distilled.
Ovid

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

Everyone is a millionaire where promises are concerned.
Ovid

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