The mind is a universe and can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.
— Ovid Ancient

Metamorphoses

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Context

From 'Metamorphoses', on perception.

Date / Period

8 CE

Category

Strange & Unusual

Source

https://www.poetryintranslation.com/PITBR/Latin/Metamorph1.php

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

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