Quote #53
First appearance deceives many.
More from Ovid
- Fair peace becomes men; ferocious anger belongs to beasts.
- First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, 'I believe,' three times.
- Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.
- Fortune and love favor the brave.
- Everyone wishes that the man whom he fears would perish.
- Gifts, believe me, captivate both men and Gods, Jupiter himself was won over and appeased by gifts.
- Envy aims very high.
- Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.