Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso)

Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.

Rest strengthens the body, the mind too is thus supported; but
unremitting toil destroys both.

According to the state of a man's conscience, so do hope and fear
on account of his deeds arise read more

According to the state of a man's conscience, so do hope and fear
on account of his deeds arise in his mind.
[Lat., Conscia mens ut cuique sua est, ita concipit intra
Pectora pro facto spemque metumque suo.]

I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!

I see the better course and approve of it; I follow, alas! the
worse!

Believe me, the gods spare the afflicted, and do not always
oppress those who are unfortunate.
[Lat., Crede read more

Believe me, the gods spare the afflicted, and do not always
oppress those who are unfortunate.
[Lat., Crede mihi, miseris coelestia numina parcunt;
Nec semper laesos, et sine fine, premunt.]

We are always striving for things forbidden, and coveting those
denied us.
[Lat., Nitimur in vetitum semper, cupimusque read more

We are always striving for things forbidden, and coveting those
denied us.
[Lat., Nitimur in vetitum semper, cupimusque negata.]