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.
Let the poor man mind his tongue.
Let the poor man mind his tongue.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
Idleness ruins the constitution.
Idleness ruins the constitution.
It is not easy to bear prosperity unruffled.
It is not easy to bear prosperity unruffled.
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
Often a silent face has voice and words.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
