Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso)

He who holds the hook is aware in what waters many fish are
swimming.
[Lat., Qui sustinet hamos,
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He who holds the hook is aware in what waters many fish are
swimming.
[Lat., Qui sustinet hamos,
Novit, quae multo pisce natentur aquae.]

Love and dignity do not dwell together.

Love and dignity do not dwell together.

If it were in my power, I would be wiser; but a newly felt power
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If it were in my power, I would be wiser; but a newly felt power
carries me off in spite of myself; love leads me one way, my
understanding another.
[Lat., Si possem sanior essem.
Sed trahit invitam nova vis; aliudque Cupido,
Mens aliud.]

Stones are hollowed out by the constant dropping of water.

Stones are hollowed out by the constant dropping of water.

Make good use of your time, it flies fast.

Make good use of your time, it flies fast.