Something greater than the Iliad now springs to birth -Nescio quid maius nascitur Iliade
In love, a verse of Mimnermus has more power than one of Homer.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto you.
No rival will steal away my sure love; that glory will be my gray hair.
Tell me who is able to keep his bed chaste, or which goddess is able to live with one god alone?
Make room, Roman writers, make room for Greek writers; something greater than the Iliad is born.