Ovid, [Publius Ovidius Naso ] (43 BC- AD 18) Roman poet during the reign of Augustus Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-3] of 3 Ovid quotesOvid QuotesOvid Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.~ Ovid Video meliora, proboque; Deteriora sequor. (I see the better way, and approve it; I follow the worse.)~ Ovid It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.~ Ovid Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print