We are slow to believe that which if believed would hurt our feelings.
OvidRead
Temporis ars medicina fere est._x000D_ _x000D_ Time is generally the best medicine.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Time often helps heal emotional and physical wounds.
This quote by Ovid suggests that, given enough time, many problems or pains will gradually heal or become easier to cope with. It emphasizes the importance of patience and the natural healing process that occurs as time passes, reminding us that many challenges can improve as we allow time to elapse.
Themes
TimeHealingPatienceWisdomMedicine
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about overcoming grief, you might say, 'As Ovid once noted, time is generally the best medicine.'
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Be patient and tough; someday this pain will be useful to you.
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