Ovid

Metamorphoses

Ancient influential 162 sayings

Sayings by Ovid

The timid lover is rarely victorious.

2 CE — From 'Ars Amatoria', on romance.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The gods help those who dare.

8 CE — From 'Metamorphoses', on divine favor.
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The envious man is his own executioner.

16 BCE — From 'Amores', on self-destruction.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The lover is ever anxious.

2 CE — From 'Ars Amatoria', on worry.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The timid lover is seldom fortunate.

2 CE — From 'Ars Amatoria', on luck.
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The envious man is his own murderer.

16 BCE — From 'Amores', on self-harm.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The lover is ever suspicious.

2 CE — From 'Ars Amatoria', on distrust.
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The gods assist the bold.

8 CE — From 'Metamorphoses', on divine support.
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The lover is ever distrustful.

2 CE — From 'Ars Amatoria', on skepticism.
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The timid lover is rarely triumphant.

2 CE — From 'Ars Amatoria', on victory.
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The gods support the brave.

8 CE — From 'Metamorphoses', on courage.
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The gods favor the courageous.

8 CE — From 'Metamorphoses', on valor.
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The envious man is his own assassin.

16 BCE — From 'Amores', on self-destruction.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable

The lover is ever insecure.

2 CE — From 'Ars Amatoria', on fear.
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The gods reward the daring.

8 CE — From 'Metamorphoses', on divine justice.
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The gods smile on the brave.

8 CE — From 'Metamorphoses', on divine approval.
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The gods cherish the bold.

8 CE — From 'Metamorphoses', on divine love.
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The gods protect the bold.

8 CE — From 'Metamorphoses', on divine guardianship.
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The lover is ever terrified.

2 CE — From 'Ars Amatoria', on horror.
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The lover is ever frightened.

2 CE — From 'Ars Amatoria', on fear.
Strange & Unusual Unverifiable