Famous Quotes by Ovid (83 Quotations)

Everyone's a millionaire where promises are concerned.

Ovid – [Promises]

Forbear to lay the guilt of a few on the many.

Ovid – [Guilt]

Fortune and love favor the brave.

Ovid – [Courage]

Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.

Ovid – [Gifts]

Habits change into character.

Ovid – [Habit]

Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.

Ovid – [Sin]

Happy are those who dare courageously to defend what they love.

Ovid – [Risk]

Happy is the man who has broken the chains which hurt the mind, and has given up worrying once and for all.

Ovid – [Worry]

How little is the promise of the child fulfilled in the man.

Ovid – [Children]

I am above being injured by fortune, though she steals away much, more will remain with me. The blessing I now enjoy transcend fear.

Ovid – [Fortune]

I attempt an arduous task; but there is no worth in that which is not a difficult achievement.

Ovid – [Achievement]

If any person wish to be idle, let them fall in love.

Ovid – [Love]

If you wish to marry suitably, marry your equal.

Ovid – [Marriage]

In an easy matter. Anybody can be eloquent.

Ovid – [Eloquence]

In our leisure we reveal what kind of people we are.

Ovid – [Leisure]

It is a kingly act to assist the fallen.

Ovid – [Aid and Assistance]

It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.

Ovid – [Honesty]

It is no less a feat to keep what you have, than to increase it. In one there is chance, the other will be a work of art.

Ovid – [Prudence]

Keep a mid course between two extremes.

Ovid – [Moderation]

Let love give way to business; give attention to business and you will be safe.

Ovid – [Business]