Sextus Propertius Quotes & Sayings

Even a faithful mistress can be bent by constant threats. — Sextus Propertius

Tell me who is able to keep his bed chaste, or which goddess is able to live with one god alone? — Sextus Propertius

No rival will steal away my sure love; that glory will be my gray hair. — Sextus Propertius

Not only the bull attacks his enemies with curved horn, but also the sheep, when harmed fights back. — Sextus Propertius

Let no one be willing to speak ill of the absent. — Sextus Propertius

Afflicted by love's madness all are blind. — Sextus Propertius

Among absent lovers, ardor always fares better. — Sextus Propertius

Age makes all things greater after their death; a name comes to the tongue easier from the grave. — Sextus Propertius

Every man now worships gold, all other reverence being done away. — Sextus Propertius

Although strength should fail, the effort will deserve praise. In great enterprises the attempt is enough. — Sextus Propertius

Love never offers to anyone wings so easy that he does not hold him back with his other hand. — Sextus Propertius

Let each man pass his days in that wherein his skill is greatest. — Sextus Propertius

Love can be put off, never abandoned. — Sextus Propertius

Anyone who is an enemy of mine, let him love women, but let he who is my friend rejoice in men. — Sextus Propertius

By gold all good faith has been banished; by gold our rights are abused; the law itself is influenced by gold, and soon there will be an end of every modest restraint. — Sextus Propertius