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Downsides of wealth2 quotes
Plenty has made me poor. — Ovid · 8In truth, prosperity tries the souls even of the wise. — Sallust · 42 BCAppearance vs. reality1 quote
He preferred to be rather than to seem good. — Sallust · 42 BCEffects of time1 quote
Time, the devourer of all things. — Ovid · 8Existence of God1 quote
It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe that there are. — Ovid · 2Fame1 quote
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail; mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession. — Sallust · 42 BCFriendship1 quote
To like and dislike the same things, that is indeed true friendship. — Catiline · 50 BCGod1 quote
It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe that there are. — Ovid · 2God and man1 quote
All our power lies in both mind and body; we employ the mind to rule, the body rather to serve; the one we have in common with the Gods, the other with the brutes. — Sallust · 42 BCLove1 quote
How vast a memory lovers have! — Ovid · 8Love is a battlefield1 quote
Every lover is a warrior, and Cupid has his camps. — Ovid · 16 BCMan and animals1 quote
All our power lies in both mind and body; we employ the mind to rule, the body rather to serve; the one we have in common with the Gods, the other with the brutes. — Sallust · 42 BCMind and body1 quote
All our power lies in both mind and body; we employ the mind to rule, the body rather to serve; the one we have in common with the Gods, the other with the brutes. — Sallust · 42 BCNature of friendship1 quote
To like and dislike the same things, that is indeed true friendship. — Catiline · 50 BCOne step at a time1 quote
Dripping water hollows out a stone, a ring is worn away by use. — Ovid · 18Persistence1 quote
Dripping water hollows out a stone, a ring is worn away by use. — Ovid · 18Relationship challenges1 quote
So I can't live either without you or with you. — Ovid · 16 BCRelentlessness of time1 quote
Time, the devourer of all things. — Ovid · 8Tests of character1 quote
In truth, prosperity tries the souls even of the wise. — Sallust · 42 BCTime1 quote
Time, the devourer of all things. — Ovid · 8Virtue1 quote
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail; mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession. — Sallust · 42 BCWealth1 quote
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail; mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession. — Sallust · 42 BC