Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso) ( 10 of 40 )
I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.
I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.
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.
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Let the poor man mind his tongue.
Let the poor man mind his tongue.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Let those love now, who never loved before,
Let those who always loved, now love the more.
Let those love now, who never loved before,
Let those who always loved, now love the more.
Idleness ruins the constitution.
Idleness ruins the constitution.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
