Let's give the historians something to write about

Love is fostered by confidence and constancy; he who is able to give much is able also to love much.

Make room, Roman writers, make room for Greek writers; something greater than the Iliad is born.

Even if my strength should fail, my daring will win me praise: in might enterprises even the will to succeed is enough.

Let each man pass his days in that endeavor wherein his gift is greatest.

In love, a verse of Mimnermus has more power than one of Homer.

Love presses my head with carefully placed feet, wretch that he is, until he has taught me to detest chaste girls, and to live with no counsel.