Among absent lovers, ardor always fares better.
That death is best which comes appropriately at a ripe age.
Do not unto another that which you would not he should do unto you.
Not only the bull attacks his enemies with curved horn, but also the sheep, when harmed fights back.
Make room, Roman writers, make room for Greek writers; something greater than the Iliad is born.
In love, a verse of Mimnermus has more power than one of Homer.