It is the poor man who'll ever count his flock.

Topics: Ovid Quotes

I attempt an arduous task; but there is no worth in that which is not...

I attempt an arduous task; but there is no worth in that which is not...

Why should I go into details, we have nothing that is not perishable except what...

Why should I go into details, we have nothing that is not perishable except what...

The sharp thorn often produces delicate roses.

The sharp thorn often produces delicate roses.

Luck affects everything. Let your hook always be cast; in the stream where you least...

Luck affects everything. Let your hook always be cast; in the stream where you least...

The high-spirited man may indeed die, but he will not stoop to meanness. Fire, though...

The high-spirited man may indeed die, but he will not stoop to meanness. Fire, though...

Envy aims very high.

Envy aims very high.

Luck affects everything; let your hook always be cast; in the stream where you least...

Luck affects everything; let your hook always be cast; in the stream where you least...

Time is generally the best doctor.

Time is generally the best doctor.

Alas! how difficult it is not to betray one's guilt by one's looks.

Alas! how difficult it is not to betray one's guilt by one's looks.

Habits change into character.

Habits change into character.

Medicine sometimes snatches away health, sometimes gives it.

Medicine sometimes snatches away health, sometimes gives it.

At times it is folly to hasten at other times, to delay. The wise do...

At times it is folly to hasten at other times, to delay. The wise do...

Venus favors the bold.

Venus favors the bold.

Neglect of appearance becomes men.

Neglect of appearance becomes men.

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

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

Jupiter from on high smiles at the perjuries of lovers.

Jupiter from on high smiles at the perjuries of lovers.

Bear patiently with a rival.

Bear patiently with a rival.

Fair peace becomes men; ferocious anger belongs to beasts.

Fair peace becomes men; ferocious anger belongs to beasts.

It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.

It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.

Time, motion and wine cause sleep.

Time, motion and wine cause sleep.