Quotes by Ovid

“The vulgar crowd values friends according to their usefulness.”

“My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope.[Lat., Et res non semper, spes mihi semper adest.]”

“The purpose of law is to prevent the strong always having their way.”

“Beauty is a fragile gift.”

“Simplicity is a jewel rarely found.”

“We are slow to believe that which if believed would hurt our feelings.”

“Deadly poisons are concealed under sweet honey.”

“Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you.”

“Difficulty is what wakes up the genius.”

“Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence.”

“Consider the misfortunes of others, and you will be the better able to bear your own.”

“If you are not ready today, you will be even less so tomorrow.”