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

Topics: Ovid Quotes

Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.

Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.

Whether you call my heart affectionate, or you call it womanish: I confess, that to...

Whether you call my heart affectionate, or you call it womanish: I confess, that to...

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

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

It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.

It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.

Delay is a great procuress

Delay is a great procuress

He who says o'er much I love not is in love.

He who says o'er much I love not is in love.

Let your hook be always cast. In the pool where you least expect it, will...

Let your hook be always cast. In the pool where you least expect it, will...

Minds that are ill at ease are agitated by both hope and fear.

Minds that are ill at ease are agitated by both hope and fear.

If you want to be loved, be lovable.

If you want to be loved, be lovable.

The sharp thorn often produces delicate roses.

The sharp thorn often produces delicate roses.

Daring is not safe against daring men.

Daring is not safe against daring 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.

A man is sorry to be honest for nothing.

A man is sorry to be honest for nothing.

Love and dignity cannot share the same abode.

Love and dignity cannot share the same abode.

He who can believe himself well, will be well.

He who can believe himself well, will be well.

Neither can the wave that has passed by be recalled, nor the hour which has...

Neither can the wave that has passed by be recalled, nor the hour which has...

As the yellow gold is tried in fire, so the faith of friendship must be...

As the yellow gold is tried in fire, so the faith of friendship must be...

Where belief is painful we are slow to believe.

Where belief is painful we are slow to believe.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Endure and persist; this pain will turn to good by and by.

Endure and persist; this pain will turn to good by and by.