To be thoroughly imbued, with the liberal arts refines the manners, and makes men to be mild and gentle in their conduct.
Presents, believe me, seduce both men and gods.
This also, that I live, I consider a gift of God.
Love is a kind of military service
everything changes, nothing perishes
I am the poet of the poor, because I was poor when I loved; since I could not give gifts, I gave words.