“Carmina proveniunt animo deducta sereno.”

— Ovid , book Tristia

Poetry comes fine-spun from a mind at ease.
I, i, 39
Tristia (Sorrows)

Adopted from Wikiquote. Last update Oct. 1, 2023. History

Help us to complete the source, original and additional information

Do you have more details about the quote "Carmina proveniunt animo deducta sereno." by Ovid?

Ovid 120

Roman poet -43–17 BC

Related quotes

“In re mala animo si bono utare, adjuvat.”

Plautus Captivi

Our best support and succor in distress is fortitude of mind. (translator Thornton)
Captivi, Act II, scene 1, line 8
Variant translation: The best assistance in distress is fortitude of soul. (translator unknown)
Captivi (The Prisoners)