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Ovid

(43 B.C.--17 A.D.), Roman poet

Let others praise ancient times; I am glad I was born in these.

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Ovid

(43 B.C.--18 A.D.), Roman poet It is annoying to be honest to no purpose. www.english-slang.com

of old

[of old] (1) {adj. phr.} Of ancient times; of long ago. * /Knights of old had to wear armor in battle./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

Roman collar

[Roman collar] {n.} The high, plain, white collar worn by priests and clergymen. * /The man with the Roman collar is the new Episcopalian preacher./ * /Many Protestant churches do […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Publius Terentius Afer, Andria

(190-159 BC), Roman playwright born in Phoenicia Moderation in all things. www.english-slang.com

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not for the world

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King Vidor

(1894-1982) U.S. film-maker Take it from me--marriage isn't a word--it's a sentence.

at the same time

[at the same time] {adv. phr.} 1. In the same moment; together. * /The two runners reached the finish line at the same […]