Happy thou that learnest from another’s griefs, not to subject thyself to the same. TIBULLUS GriefHappinessLearningSubject
How could I, blest with thee, long nights employ; And how with the longest day enjoy! TIBULLUS EmploymentEnjoymentNight
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 CrowdFindingLiveSightSocialSolitude
What madness is this, inviting sable Death by warfare? It always hovers close and comes unforeseen on silent steps. TIBULLUS DeathInvitationMadnessSilenceStep
Don’t fear to pledge. By winds the perjuries of love Are blown, null and void, across the land and farthest seas. TIBULLUS FearLandPledgeSeaWind
The Love-god inflames more fiercely those he sees are reluctant to surrender. TIBULLUS FierceGodInflameLoveSurrender
