Ovid: Quotes & Facts

This book is an anthology of quotes from Ovid and selected facts about Ovid. It grants his reflections on subjects ranging from Philosophy and Love to Meaning of Life; in addition, the book shows the personality of Ovid: “A man is sorry to be honest for nothing.” “A prince should be slow to punish, and quick to reward.” “A safe pleasure is a tame pleasure.” “A short absence is the safest.” “Little things please little minds.” “Love and dignity cannot share the same abode.” “Love is a naked child: do you think he has pockets for money?” “The lamp burns bright when wick and oil are clean.” “Venus favors the bold.” “We two are to ourselves a crowd.” “What is now reason was formerly impulse or instinct.” “When a rose dies, a thorn is left behind.” “Whether they give or refuse, it delights women just the same to have been asked.” “You can learn from anyone even your enemy.”