Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso)

Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.

Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.

Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of
the fair.

Pride is innate in beauty, and haughtiness is the companion of
the fair.

The love of glory gives an immense stimulus.
[Lat., Immensum gloria calcar habet.]

The love of glory gives an immense stimulus.
[Lat., Immensum gloria calcar habet.]

Neither shall the wave, which has passed on, ever be recalled;
nor can the hour, which has once fled read more

Neither shall the wave, which has passed on, ever be recalled;
nor can the hour, which has once fled by, return again.

Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.

Occupy yourself, and you will be out of harm's way.