Did Ovid really say 'The vulgar crowd values friends according to their usefulness.'?

Ovid Quote Source & Citation:

The vulgar crowd values friends according to their usefulness.

— Ovid Ancient · Metamorphoses

Click any product to generate a realistic preview (~30s). Up to 3 at a time.

"Dignity and love do not blend well, nor do they continue long together."

"The lover is ever scared stiff."

"You can learn from anyone even your enemy. / Fas est ab hoste doceri."

"My mind is fixed, I have no time for love."

"The gods support the brave."

From 'Tristia', on friendship.

Date: 8–12 CE

Wisdom

Unverifiable

Found in 1 providers: deepseek

1 source checked