Ovid

(43 B.C.--18 A.D.), Roman poet

It is annoying to be honest to no purpose.

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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. www.sky-net-eye.com

Virgil

(70-19 B.C.), Roman poet To have died once is enough. www.sky-net-eye.com

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

on purpose

[on purpose] {adv. phr.} For a reason; because you want to; not accidentally. * /Jane did not forget her coat; she left it in the locker on purpose./ * /The […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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