Ovid

Habit had made the custom.

Ovid

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

Ovid

Happy the man who can count his sufferings.

Ovid

Have consideration for wounded feelings.

Ovid

He is a foolish swimmer who swims against the stream, when he might take the current sideways.

Ovid

He loved a lifeless thing and he was utterly and hopelessly wretched.

Ovid

He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do so. The very idea of being able, weakens the desire.

Ovid

He who holds the hook is aware in what waters many fish are swimming.

Ovid

Her clear conscience mocked rumour’s mendacity, But we are a mob prone to credit sin.

Ovid

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

Ovid