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Tibullus Quotes

Be bold: Venus herself aids the stout-hearted.

Be bold: Venus herself aids the stout-hearted.

Tibullus
Venus, Aids, Stout
Tibullus (2015). “Delphi Complete Works of Tibullus (Illustrated)”, p.230, Delphi Classics

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, Light, Sight

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

Tibullus
Grief, Example, Subjects
"Carmina". III. 6. 43,

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

Tibullus
War, Steps, Madness

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

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

Tibullus
War, Mean, Mad

Esteem all things that are good.

Tibullus
Esteem, All Things

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

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

Tibullus
Night, Long, Thee
Tibullus, Gerard Van der Gucht (1720). “The Works of Tibullus: Containing His Four Books of Love Elegies”, p.199

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