Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso), (43 BC - 17 AD), Roman Poet Quotes

He who has it in his power to commit sin, is less inclined to do so. The very idea of being able, weakens the desire.
[Lat., Cui peccare licet peccat minus. Ipsa potestas
Semina nequitiae languidiora facit.]

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In Sin Quotes

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Indulgent gods, grant me to sin once with impunity. That is sufficient. Let a second offence bear its punishment.
[Lat., Di faciles, peccasse semel concedite tuto:
Id satis est. Peonam culpa secunda ferat.]

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In Sin Quotes

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The silent countenance often speaks.
[Lat., Saepe tacens vocem verbaque vultus habet.]

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In Silence Quotes

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But still her silent looks loudly reproached me.
[Lat., Sed taciti fecere tamen convicia vultus.]

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In Silence Quotes

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Slight is the merit of keeping silence on a matter, on the other hand serious is the guilt of talking on things whereon we should be silent.
[Lat., Exigua est virtus praestare silentia rebus;
At contra, gravis est culpa tacenda loqui.]

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In Silence Quotes

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To be silent is but a small virtue; but it is a serious fault to reveal secrets.

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Simplicity is a jewel rarely found.

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In Simplicity Quotes

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Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.
[Lat., Da requiem; requietus ager bene credita reddit.]

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In Rest Quotes

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What is reason now was passion heretofore.