Quote by Ovid

It is no less a feat to keep what you have, than to increase it. In one there is chance, the other will be a work of art.

It is no less a feat to keep what you have, than to increase

Summary

This quote implies that maintaining what one possesses can be as challenging as acquiring it in the first place. While there may be an element of luck or opportunity in gaining possessions, it requires skill and effort to sustain and preserve them. The quote suggests that merely accumulating possessions is ordinary, but the real achievement lies in carefully preserving and nurturing what is already owned, turning it into something exceptional like a work of art. This could apply to various aspects of life, such as relationships, wealth, or accomplishments.

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Prudence

By Ovid

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