The spirited horse, which will try to win the race of its own accord, will run even faster if encouraged.
Venus is kind to creatures as young as we;We know not what we do, and while we're youngWe have the right to live and love like gods.
When I was from Cupid's passions free, my Muse was mute and wrote no elegy.
Envy assails the noblest: the winds howl around the highest peaks.
How little is the promise of the child fulfilled in the man.
Pluck with quick hand the fruit that passes.