Anacreon: Quotes about love

Anacreon was Greek lyric poet, notable for his drinking songs and hymns. Explore interesting quotes on love.
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“Ah, cruel 'tis to love,
And cruel not to love,
But cruelest of all
To love and love in vain.”

Anacreon

Odes, XXIX. (XXVII.), 1.

“Love for lineage nothing cares.
Tramples wisdom under foot.
Worth derides, and only looks
For money.”

Anacreon

Odes, XXIX. (XXVIL, b), 5.

“Cursed be he above all others
Who's enslaved by love of money.
Money takes the place of brothers,
Money takes the place of parents.
Money brings us war and slaughter.”

Anacreon

Odes, XXIX. (XXVIL, b), 8.