Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso)

Habit had made the custom.
[Lat., Morem fecerat usus.]

Habit had made the custom.
[Lat., Morem fecerat usus.]

We covet what is guarded; the very care invokes the thief. Few
love what they may have.
[Lat., read more

We covet what is guarded; the very care invokes the thief. Few
love what they may have.
[Lat., Quicquid servatur, cupimus magis: ipsaque furem
Cura vocat. Pauci, quod sinit alter, amant.]

In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.

In prosperity you may count on many friends; if the sky becomes
overcast you will be alone.

The judge's duty is to inquire about the time, as well as the
facts.
[Lat., Judicis officium est read more

The judge's duty is to inquire about the time, as well as the
facts.
[Lat., Judicis officium est ut res ita tempora rerum
Quaerere.]

Idleness ruins the constitution.

Idleness ruins the constitution.