I am dragged along by a strange new force. Desire and reason are pulling in different directions. I see the right way and approve it, but follow the wrong.
OVIDIt is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe there are.
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The man who has experienced shipwreck shudders even at a calm sea.
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All things change; nothing perishes.
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Medicine sometimes snatches away health, sometimes gives it.
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In our play we reveal what kind of people we are.
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First appearance deceives many.
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Tears at times have the weight of speech.
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Courage conquers all things: it even gives strength to the body.
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Blemishes are hid by night and every fault forgiven; darkness makes any woman fair.
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A new idea is delicate. It can be killed by a sneer or a yawn; it can be stabbed to death by a quip and worried to death by a frown on the right man’s brow.
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Happy are those who dare courageously to defend what they love.
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The bold adventurer succeeds the best.
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God himself helps those who dare.
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Habits change into character.
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He who can believe himself well, will be well.
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I am the poet of the poor, because I was poor when I loved; since I could not give gifts, I gave words.
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In our leisure we reveal what kind of people we are.
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Anything cracked will shatter at a touch.
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Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.
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It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe there are.
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We are ever striving after what is forbidden, and coveting what is denied us.
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A prince should be slow to punish, and quick to reward.
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The spirited horse, which will try to win the race of its own accord, will run even faster if encouraged.
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And besides, we lovers fear everything.
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