Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence. Ovid View this quote
The will is commendable though the ability may be wanting. Ovid
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The wounded gladiator forswears all fighting, but soon forgetting his former wound resumes his arms. Ovid
There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it. Ovid
There is some joy in weeping. For our tears Fill up the cup, then wash our pain away. Ovid
This also, that I live, I consider a gift of God. Ovid
Those gifts are ever more precious which the giver has made precious. Ovid
Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our regard for the donor. Ovid
Though the power be wanting, yet the wish is praiseworthy. Ovid
Thus I am not able to exist either with you or without you; and I seem not to know my own wishes. Ovid
Time is the devourer of all things. Ovid
Roman poet
March 20th, 0043 - November 30th, 0016