Tibullus Professions : Poet Born : 51 BC Died : 19 BC Browse All Authors Top 10 quotes by Tibullus I could live in the woods with thee in sight, Where never should human foot intrude: Or with thee find light in the darkest night, And a social crowd in solitude. Tibullus light sight night What madness is this, inviting sable Death by warfare? It always hovers close and comes unforeseen on silent steps. Tibullus madness steps war Be bold: Venus herself aids the stout-hearted. Tibullus stout aids venus Happy thou that learnest from another's griefs, not to subject thyself to the same. Tibullus subjects grief example The Love-god inflames more fiercely those he sees are reluctant to surrender. Tibullus surrender god-love love A wise man sings his joy in the closet of his heart. Tibullus wise heart happiness Don't fear to pledge. By winds the perjuries of love Are blown, null and void, across the land and farthest seas. Tibullus land sea wind Esteem all things that are good. Tibullus esteem all-things How could I, blest with thee, long nights employ; And how with the longest day enjoy! Tibullus thee night long How mad it is to summon grim death by means of war! Tibullus mad war mean Similar Authors Abdellatif Laabi poet Ihara Saikaku poet Abram Joseph Ryan poet Ingeborg Bachmann poet Izumi Shikibu poet Bion of Smyrna poet All Authors
