Inspirational Quotes by Catullus (Roman Latin Poet)

The vows that woman makes to her fond lover are only fit to be written on air, or on the swiftly passing stream.
—Catullus

It is difficult to lay aside a confirmed passion.
—Catullus
Topics: Love

I write of youth, of love, and have access by these to sing of cleanly wantonness.
—Catullus
Topics: Youth

There is nothing more silly than a silly laugh.
—Catullus

Oh, this age! How tasteless and ill-bred it is.
—Catullus
Topics: The Past

What a woman says to her avid lover should be written in wind and running water.
—Catullus
Topics: Promises

Away with you, water, destruction of wine.
—Catullus
Topics: Wine, One liners

What a woman says to her lover should be written on air or swift water.
—Catullus
Topics: Women

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