Quote by Ovid

It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.

It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.

Summary

This quote reflects the frustration we feel when our honesty seems to serve no meaningful purpose or bring about any positive outcomes. It suggests that being honest can sometimes be burdensome if it goes unnoticed or unrecognized by others, leading to a feeling of annoyance. It implies the importance of honesty having a purpose and contributing to meaningful outcomes in order to be truly worthwhile.

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Honesty

By Ovid

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