Everyone wishes that the man whom he fears would perish.
When I was from Cupid's passions free, my Muse was mute and wrote no elegy.
Love conquers all things; let us own her dominion.
Like fragile ice anger passes away in time.
Had I not sinned what would there be for you to pardon. My fate has given you the opportunity for mercy.
Time spent in the cultivation of the fields passes very pleasantly.