Ovid:

The spirited horse, which will try to win the race of its own accord, will run even faster if encouraged.

— Ovid Ancient

Metamorphoses

Context

From 'Ars Amatoria', on motivation.

Date / Period

2 CE

Source

https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Latin/ArsAmatoriaBkOne.php

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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