Maxioms by Ovid (publius Ovidius Naso)
I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.
I shall speak facts; but some will say I deal in fiction.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
It is good to be taught even by an enemy.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
Small minds are captivated by trifles.
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may read more
Riches too increase, and the maddening craving for gold,
So that men ever seek for more, that they may have the most.
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more
It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.
