Ovid

Ovid

30 quotes

Ovid is a Roman poet whose words have traveled far beyond their original audience. Whether reflecting on Love or Death, Ovid brought uncommon clarity to every subject. 37 of Ovid's sharpest quotes live here, spanning themes of Love, Death, Women, Strength, and Medical. One quote that captures their voice: "Time is generally the best doctor."

“Many women long for what eludes them, and like not what is offered them.”

— Ovid

Women

All Quotes by Ovid

“Nowadays nothing but money counts: a fortune brings honors, friendships the poor man everywhere lies low.”

— Ovid

Money

“Fortune and love favor the brave.”

— Ovid

Love

“Minds that are ill at ease are agitated by both hope and fear.”

— Ovid

Fear

“Those things that nature denied to human sight, she revealed to the eyes of the soul.”

— Ovid

Nature

“Courage conquers all things: it even gives strength to the body.”

— Ovid

Courage

“What is it that love does to a woman? Without she only sleeps with it alone, she lives.”

— Ovid

Alone

“Beauty is a fragile gift.”

— Ovid

Beauty

“Like fragile ice anger passes away in time.”

— Ovid

Anger

“The bold adventurer succeeds the best.”

— Ovid

Best

“Many women long for what eludes them, and like not what is offered them.”

— Ovid

Women

“Medicine sometimes snatches away health, sometimes gives it.”

— Ovid

Health

“If you want to be loved, be lovable.”

— Ovid

Love

“My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope.”

— Ovid

Hope

“First thing every morning before you arise say out loud, 'I believe,' three times.”

— Ovid

Morning

“Fair peace becomes men ferocious anger belongs to beasts.”

— Ovid

Anger

“All love is vanquished by a succeeding love.”

— Ovid

Love

“Death is less bitter punishment than death's delay.”

— Ovid

Death

“Bear and endure: This sorrow will one day prove to be for your good.”

— Ovid

Good

“An evil life is a kind of death.”

— Ovid

Death

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

— Ovid

Happiness