Did Ovid really say 'Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.'?

Ovid:

Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.

— Ovid Ancient

Metamorphoses

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"The lover is ever fearful."

"In nova fert animus mutatas dicere formas corpora."

"The gods support the brave."

"The gods protect the bold."

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

From 'Ars Amatoria', on moderation.

Date: 2 CE

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