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Maxioms by Ovid (publius Ovidius Naso)

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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.

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We covet what is guarded; the very care invokes the thief. Few
love what they may have.
[Lat., read more

We covet what is guarded; the very care invokes the thief. Few
love what they may have.
[Lat., Quicquid servatur, cupimus magis: ipsaque furem
Cura vocat. Pauci, quod sinit alter, amant.]

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Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more

Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.

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Small minds are captivated by trifles.

Small minds are captivated by trifles.

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Novelty in all things is charming.

Novelty in all things is charming.

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