Ovid (Publius Ovidius Naso)

We covet what is guarded; the very care invokes the thief. Few
love what they may have.
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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.]

Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]

Tears are at times as eloquent as words. [Weeping hath a voice.]

Anger assists hands however weak.
[Lat., Quamlibet infirmas adjuvat ira manus.]

Anger assists hands however weak.
[Lat., Quamlibet infirmas adjuvat ira manus.]

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.

I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.

I am not ashamed that these reproaches can be cast upon us, and
that they can not be repelled.
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I am not ashamed that these reproaches can be cast upon us, and
that they can not be repelled.
[Lat., Pudet haec opprobria nobis
Et dici potuisse et non potuisse repelli.]