Tibullus famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

Esteem all things that are good.
-- Tibullus

#Esteem
I could live in the woods with thee in sight, Where never should human foot intrude: Or with thee find light in the darkest night, And a social crowd in solitude.
-- Tibullus

#Night #Feet #Light
Happy thou that learnest from another's griefs, not to subject thyself to the same.
-- Tibullus

#Grief #Example #Subjects
How could I, blest with thee, long nights employ; And how with the longest day enjoy!
-- Tibullus

#Night #Long #Thee
Be bold: Venus herself aids the stout-hearted.
-- Tibullus

#Venus #Aids #Stout
What madness is this, inviting sable Death by warfare? It always hovers close and comes unforeseen on silent steps.
-- Tibullus

#War #Steps #Madness
How mad it is to summon grim death by means of war!
-- Tibullus

#War #Mean #Mad
Don't fear to pledge. By winds the perjuries of love Are blown, null and void, across the land and farthest seas.
-- Tibullus

#Wind #Sea #Land
The Love-god inflames more fiercely those he sees are reluctant to surrender.
-- Tibullus

#Love #God Love #Surrender
A wise man sings his joy in the closet of his heart.
-- Tibullus

#Happiness #Wise #Heart

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