Maxioms by Ovid (publius Ovidius Naso)
What is deservedly suffered must be borne with calmness, but when
the pain is unmerited, the grief is resistless.
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What is deservedly suffered must be borne with calmness, but when
the pain is unmerited, the grief is resistless.
[Lat., Leniter ex merito quidquid patiare ferendum est,
Quae venit indigne poena dolenda venit.]
The least strength suffices to break what is bruised.
[Lat., Minimae vires frangere quassa valent.]
The least strength suffices to break what is bruised.
[Lat., Minimae vires frangere quassa valent.]
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Indulgent gods, grant me to sin once with impunity. That is
sufficient. Let a second offence bear its punishment.
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Indulgent gods, grant me to sin once with impunity. That is
sufficient. Let a second offence bear its punishment.
[Lat., Di faciles, peccasse semel concedite tuto:
Id satis est. Peonam culpa secunda ferat.]
