Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso) ( 10 of 40 )
My bark, once struck by the fury of the storm, dreads again to
approach the place of danger.
My bark, once struck by the fury of the storm, dreads again to
approach the place of danger.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
Love and dignity do not dwell together.
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.
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.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
No thanks attach to a kindness long deferred.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
Pleasure is often the introduction to pain.
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.
Let the poor man mind his tongue.
Let the poor man mind his tongue.
I too am not powerless, and my weapons strike hard.
I too am not powerless, and my weapons strike hard.
