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Publius Ovidius Naso (20 March 43 BC – 17 AD) was a Roman poet, commonly known to the English-speaking world as Ovid. Along with Virgil and Horace, Ovid is one of the three canonical poets of Latin literature, generally considered the greatest master of the elegiac couplet.
Also known as: Publius Ovidius Naso
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For this reason, if you believe proverbs, let me tell you the common one: "It is unlucky to marry in May."
While strength and years permit, endure labor; soon bent old age will come with silent foot.
The wounded limb shrinks from the slightest touch; and a slight shadow alarms the nervous.
As the yellow gold is tried in fire, so the faith of friendship must be seen in adversity.
The spirited horse, which will of itself strive to beat in the race, will run still more swiftly if encouraged.
What is deservedly suffered must be borne with calmness, but when the pain is unmerited, the grief is resistless.
Thou seest how sloth wastes the sluggish body, as water is corrupted unless it moves.
Those dreams are true which we have in the morning, as the lamp begins to flicker.
The existence of the gods is expedient and, as it is expedient, let us assume it.
No one possesses unalloyed pleasure; there is some anxiety mingled with the joy.
Ye gods of mercy, grant she has sinned this once in safety, 'tis all I ask; for a second fault, let her bear her punishment!
I attempt a difficult work; but there is no excellence without difficulty.
Those gifts are ever the most acceptable which the giver makes precious.
It is some relief to weep; grief is satisfied and carried off by tears.
We are charmed by neatness of person; let not thy hair be out of order.
What is lawful is undesirable; what is unlawful is very attractive.
Courage conquers all things: it even gives strength to the body.
Let those who have deserved their punishment, bear it patiently.
What is hid is unknown: for what is unknown there is no desire.
Believe me; it is prudence that first forsakes the wretched.