As the yellow gold is tried in fire so the faith of friendship must be seen in adversity.

— Ovid

As wave is driven by wave And each, pursued, pursues the wave ahead, So time flies on and follows, flies, and follows, Always, forever and new. What was before Is left behind; what never was is now; And every passing moment is renewed.

— Ovid

A woman is always buying something.

— Ovid

Barbarous HIC ego sum, quit non interior Ellis.(In this place I am a barbarian, because men do not understand me.)

— Ovid

Bear and endure: This sorrow will one day prove to be for your good.

— Ovid

Bear patiently with a rival.

— Ovid

Beauty is a fragile gift.

— Ovid

Brass shines with constant usage, a beautiful dress needs wearing, Leave a house empty, it rots.

— Ovid

Burdens become light when cheerfully borne.

— Ovid

Chance is always powerful. Let your hook always be cast; in the pool where you least expect it, there will be fish.

— Ovid