Publius Ovidius Naso, known as Ovid in the English-speaking world, was a Roman poet who lived during the reign of Augustus.
My purpose is to tell of bodies that have been changed into shapes of different kinds. – Ovid
In the make-up of human beings, intelligence counts for more than our hands, and that is our true strength. – Ovid
It’s right to learn, even from the enemy. – Ovid
Happy is the man who has broken the chains which hurt the mind, and has given up worrying once and for all. – Ovid
The cause is hidden. The effect is visible to all. – Ovid
By yielding you may obtain victory. – Ovid
It’s a kindness that the mind can go where it wishes. – Ovid
A prince should be slow to punish, and quick to reward. – Ovid
It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe there are. – Ovid
First appearance deceives many. – Ovid
Greatly he failed, but he had greatly dared. – Ovid
Nothing is stronger than habit. – Ovid
Neglect of appearance becomes men. – Ovid
He who can believe himself well, will be well. – Ovid
You will go most safely by the middle way. – Ovid
To give requires good sense. – Ovid (BC 43-AD 18) Roman poet.
For no god may undo what another god has done. – Ovid
God himself helps those who dare. – Ovid
Every lover is a soldier. – Ovid
The gods have their own laws. – Ovid
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