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Last updated on December 22, 2024.

Tibullus

Albius Tibullus was a Latin poet and writer of elegies. His first and second books of poetry are extant; many other texts attributed to him are of questionable origins.

Poet | 51 BC - 19 BC

Source: Wikipedia

Happy thou that learnest from another's griefs, not to subject thyself to the same.

Tibullus

Tibullus

How mad it is to summon grim death by means of war!

Tibullus

Tibullus

What madness is this, inviting sable Death by warfare? It always hovers close and comes unforeseen on silent steps. — © Tibullus

What madness is this, inviting sable Death by warfare? It always hovers close and comes unforeseen on silent steps.

Tibullus

Tibullus

How could I, blest with thee, long nights employ; And how with the longest day enjoy!

Tibullus

Tibullus

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

Tibullus

Esteem all things that are good.

Tibullus

Tibullus

A wise man sings his joy in the closet of his heart.

Tibullus

Tibullus

Be bold: Venus herself aids the stout-hearted.

Tibullus

Tibullus

The Love-god inflames more fiercely those he sees are reluctant to surrender.

Tibullus

Tibullus

Don't fear to pledge. By winds the perjuries of love Are blown, null and void, across the land and farthest seas.

Tibullus

Tibullus

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