Quotes from Ovid

Whatever I tried to write was verse.

If you want to be loved, be lovable.

Now there are fields of corn where Troy once was.

He who lives well, lives hidden.

What is it that love does to a woman? Without she only sleeps with it alone, she lives.

You will be safest in the middle.

Bear patiently with a rival.

The cause is hidden, but the result is well known.

Habits change into character.

Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships the poor man everywhere lies low.

First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, 'I believe ' three times.

An evil life is a kind of death.

Minds that are ill at ease are agitated by both hope and fear.

Resist beginnings; the prescription comes too late when the disease has gained strength by long delays.

Beauty is a fragile gift.

Stay far hence, far hence, you prudes!

The rest who does not know?

Many women long for what eludes them, and like not what is offered them.

The gods have their own rules.

It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.

All love is vanquished by a succeeding love.

Time the devourer of all things.

Ah me! love can not be cured by herbs.

Your lot is mortal: not mortal is what you desire.