“Believe me, the gods spare the afflicted, and do not always oppress those who are unfortunate.”
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Famous Ovid Quotes
“There is no need of words; believe facts. [Lat., Non opus est verbis, credite rebus.]”
Source: The art of love, and other poems
“It's useful that there should be Gods, so let's believe there are.”
“It is convenient that there be gods, and, as it is convenient, let us believe there are.”
“We are slow to believe that which if believed would hurt our feelings.”
“Presents, believe me, seduce both men and gods.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Ovid (Illustrated)