Catullus Quotes

I hate and love. And why, perhaps you’ll ask. I don’t know: but I feel, and I’m tormented.

What women say to lovers, you’ll agree, One writes on running water or on air.

Stop wishing to merit anyone’s gratitude or thinking that anyone can become grateful.

What woman says to fond lover should be written on air or the swift water. [Lat., Mulier cupido quod dicit amanti, In vento et rapida scribere oportet aqua.]

My lady’s sparrow is dead, the sparrow which was my lady’s delight