# The Eclogues

- Author: [Virgil](https://www.leafyquotes.com/virgil.md)
- Quotes: 59
- Book page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/virgil/the-eclogues

## Quotes

> But I discern their flattery from their praise.

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> The mountain-tops unshorn, the rocks rejoice;
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> The lowly shrubs partake of human voice.

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> Shut off the springs now, lads; the meadows have drunk enough.

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> We fear not more the winds and wintry cold,
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> Than streams the banks, or wolves the bleating fold.

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> Both young Arcadians, both alike inspired
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> To sing, and answer as the song required.

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> Now the Virgin returns, the reign of Saturn returns.

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> Is it true, or the dream of a lover's desire?

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> Ye who cull flowers and low-growing strawberries, away from here, lads; a chill snake lurks in the grass.

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> 'Tis not for us to end such great disputes.

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> Loose me, lads; enough that you have shown your power.

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> Daphnis, in radiant beauty, marvels at Heaven's unfamiliar threshold, and beneath his feet beholds the clouds and stars.

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> Sicilian Muses, let us sing a somewhat loftier strain.

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> She sighed, she sobbed, and furious with despair,
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> Accused all the gods, and every star.

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> My serious business gave way to their playing.

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> Your lay, heavenly bard, is to me even as sleep on the grass to the weary.

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> Time robs us of all, even of memory.

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> To sing thy praise, would heaven my breath prolong,
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> Infusing spirits worthy such a song.

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> Nothing is wanting here except a song.

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> Now a new generation descends from heaven on high.

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> Here are cold springs, Lycoris, here soft meadows, here woodland; here, with thee, time alone would wear me away.

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> Let owls too vie with swans.

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> Once more, ye woods, farewell!

p. 258 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/virgil/the-eclogues/once-more-ye-woods.md)

> In the moment I saw you I lost my heart, and a fatal frenzy swept me away.

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> We sing to no deaf ears; the woods echo every note.

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> Songs can even draw the moon down from heaven.

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> Begin, baby boy! The child who has not won a smile from his parents, no god ever honored with his table, no goddess with her bed!

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> Trust not too much to that enchanting face;
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> Beauty's a charm, but soon the charm will pass.

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> To compare great things with small.

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> We are leaving our country's bounds and sweet fields.

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> Ah, lovely boy, trust not too much to your bloom!

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> The Britons utterly separated from the whole world.

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> We cannot all do everything.

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> Time bears away all things, even our minds.

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> Galatea aims an apple at me, naughty girl,
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> And flees into the willows—and wants to be seen first.

p. 548 — [Quote page](https://www.leafyquotes.com/virgil/the-eclogues/galatea-aims-an-apple.md)

> Well, I grudge you not – rather I marvel.

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> Begin, baby boy, to recognize your mother with a smile.

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> Even the gods have dwelt in the woods.

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> What madness has seized you?

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> Every field, every tree is now budding; now the woods are green, now the year is at its loveliest.

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> Look over there—smoke rises already from the rooftops
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> And longer fall the shadows cast by the mountain heights.

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> Fierce lioness goes after wolf, wolf after goat,
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> The wanton goat goes after the flowering clover, and I
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> Go after you, Alexis—each towed by his own fancy.

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> The great line of the centuries begins anew.

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> Thus I knew puppies were like dogs, and kids like their dams; thus I used to compare great things with small.

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> Love conquers all; let us, too, yield to Love!

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> With Jove my song begins; of Jove all things are full.

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> God gave us this leisure.

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> The trees are clothed with leaves, the fields with grass;
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> The blossoms blow; the birds on bushes sing;
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> And Nature has accomplished all the spring.

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> Happy old man! Here, amid familiar streams and sacred springs, you shall enjoy the cooling shade.

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> Each is led by his liking.

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> A shepherd, Corydon, burned with love for his master’s favourite,
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> Handsome Alexis.

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> Look, ploughs feather the ground as the ox-teams draw them home,
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> And a declining sun enlarges the lengthening shadows:
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> Yet love still scorches me—love has no lull, no limit.

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> Everyone is dragged on by their favorite pleasure.

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> Let us go singing as far as we go: the road will be less tedious.

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> Freedom, which came at length, though slow to come.

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> Numero deus impare gaudet.

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> Argutos inter strepere anser olores.

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> Carpent tua poma nepotes.

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> Latet anguis in herba.

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> Nunc scio quid sit Amor.

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