Did Ovid really say 'The cause is hidden, but the effect is known.'?

Ovid Quote Source & Citation:

The cause is hidden, but the effect is known.

— Ovid Ancient · Metamorphoses

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"The envious man grows lean at another's success."

"The lover is ever suspicious."

"The gods forgive the bold."

"The envious man is his own tormentor."

"Perfer et obdura; dolor hic tibi proderit olim."

From 'Metamorphoses', on mystery.

Date: 8 CE

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