Propertius, born in 48 BC and died in 14 BC, was a renowned Roman poet of the ancient world. Known for his poetry on love and heartbreak, his works are characterized by their sincere emotions and elegant language, exerting a profound influence on later literature.
Related Quotes
“Trapassa anche le sponde del fato un grande amore.”
Source: The Poems
“Let each man have the wit to go his own way.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Propertius (Illustrated)
“Beauty is fading, nor is fortune stable; sooner or later death comes to all.”
“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.”
“In love, a verse of Mimnermus has more power than one of Homer.”
“Faith is not sure, if you cannot turn love to quarrel; may my enemies obtain a mild mistress.”
“Make room, Roman writers, make room for Greek writers; something greater than the Iliad is born.”
“I am climbing a difficult road; but the glory gives me strength.”
“Every man now worships gold, all other reverence being done away.”
“Great is the height I just scale, but the prospect of glory gives me strength.”
“Tell me who is able to keep his bed chaste, or which goddess is able to live with one god alone?”
“Never change when love has found its home.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Propertius (Illustrated)
“Let each man pass his days in that endeavor wherein his gift is greatest.”
“I say as an expert, no one is faithful in love -Expertus dico, nemo est in amore fidelis”
“Something greater than the Iliad now springs to birth -Nescio quid maius nascitur Iliade”
“No rival will steal away my sure love; that glory will be my gray hair.”
“The eyes are the pioneers that first announce the soft tale of love.”
“Cupid is naked and does not like artifices contrived by beauty.”
“Age makes all things greater after their death; a name comes to the tongue easier from the grave.”
“Anyone who is an enemy of mine, let him love women, but let he who is my friend rejoice in men.”
“Love never offers to anyone wings so easy that he does not hold him back with his other hand.”