Give me a thousand kisses, then a hundred, then a thousand more.
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Let us live, my Lesbia, and let us love. Vivamus, mea Lesbia, atque amemus
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the desire to embrace life and love fully.
Catullus invites his beloved Lesbia to enjoy life together, emphasizing the importance of love and shared experiences. The words resonate with the idea that life is fleeting, and we should cherish our time together through love and joy, eschewing concerns about the outside world.
Themes
LoveLifeTogethernessEnjoymentCarpe Diem
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a wedding speech to celebrate love and commitment.
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All quotes →It is difficult to suddenly give up a long love. Difficile est longum subito deponere amorem
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Godlike the man who_x000D_ sits at her side, who_x000D_ watches and catches_x000D_ that laughter_x000D_ which (softly) tears me_x000D_ to tatters: nothing is left of me, each time_x000D_ I see her.
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Brother, hello and good-bye. Frater, ave atque vale
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To whom do I give my new elegant little book? Cui dono lepidum novum libellum?
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My mind's sunk so low, Claudia, because of you, wrecked itself on your account so bad already, that I couldn't like you if you were the best of women, -or stop loving you, no matter what you do.
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