Funny Quote by Catullus
“Let us live, my Lesbia, and let us love. Vivamus, mea Lesbia, atque amemus”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Carmina 5 by Catullus, 1st century BC
The speaker urges embracing both life and love, celebrating intimacy without hesitation.
In simple terms: Enjoy life and love together.
Key Takeaway
Live fully, love freely.
Themes
love
life
pleasure
Mood
joyful
passionate
Type
poetic
romantic
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- celebrations
- intimate moments
- daily joy
Key Concepts
Roman poetry
hedonism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance joy with duty?
- What holds you back from loving openly?
A Different Perspective
May overlook responsibilities or deeper commitments.
![“I hate and I love. Perchance you ask why I do that. I know not, but I feel that I do and I am tortured. [Lat., Odi et amo. Quare id faciam, fortasse requiris. Nescio, sed fieri sentio et excrucior.]” quote by Catullus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/35e/catullus-11720_asks_i-hate-and-i-love-perchance-you-ask-why_776983.jpg)
![“What woman says to fond lover should be written on air or the swift water. [Lat., Mulier cupido quod dicit amanti, In vento et rapida scribere oportet aqua.]” quote by Catullus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ef8/catullus-11720_air_what-woman-says-to-fond-lover-should-be_813922.jpg)
