How could I, blest with thee, long nights employ; And how with the longest day enjoy!
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Happy thou that learnest from another’s griefs, not to subject thyself to the same.
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TibullusTibullus 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.
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TibullusTibullus Don’t fear to pledge. By winds the perjuries of love Are blown, null and void, across the land and farthest seas.
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