Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso)

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.

Then the Omnipotent Father with his thunder made Olympus tremble,
and from Ossa hurled Pelion.

Then the Omnipotent Father with his thunder made Olympus tremble,
and from Ossa hurled Pelion.

He who holds the hook is aware in what waters many fish are
swimming.
[Lat., Qui sustinet hamos,
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He who holds the hook is aware in what waters many fish are
swimming.
[Lat., Qui sustinet hamos,
Novit, quae multo pisce natentur aquae.]

Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.

Mad desire, when it has the most, longs for more.

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.

Imperceptibly the hours glide on, and beguile us as they pass.