“The raven once in snowy plumes was drest, White as the whitest dove's unsullied breast, Fair as the guardian of the Capitol, Soft as the swan; a large and lovely fowl His tongue, his prating tongue had changed him quite To sooty blackness from the purest white.”
Ovid's works are renowned for their wit, elegance, and depth of subject matter, exploring themes of love, transformation, and mythology. His Metamorphoses is a foundational text in the Western literary tradition, retelling Greek and Roman myths in a continuous narrative. The Art of Love offers practical advice on seduction and relationships. Ovid's writing style is characterized by its lyrical beauty and its exploration of complex human emotions. more
“The iron ring is worn out by constant use. [Lat., Ferreus assiduo consumitur anulus usu.]”
“Time spent in the cultivation of the fields passes very pleasantly.”
“A pleasing countenance is no slight disadvantage. [Lat., Auxilium non leve vultus habet.]”
“You will hardly conquer, but conquer you must. [Lat., Male vincetis, sed vincite.]”