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.
OVIDNot knowing what he sees, he adores the sight; That false face fools and fuels his delight.
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The cause is hidden. The effect is visible to all.
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Love is a thing that is full of cares and fears.
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There is no such thing as pure pleasure; some anxiety always goes with it.
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Even as a cow she was lovely.
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I flee who chases me and chase who flees me.
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Bear and endure: This sorrow will one day prove to be for your good.
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Happy are those who dare courageously to defend what they love.
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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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My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope.
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He who can believe himself well, will be well.
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The man who has experienced shipwreck shudders even at a calm sea.
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My vengeance is my guilt.
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Everyone’s a millionaire where promises are concerned.
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Nothing is stronger than habit.
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