Anacreon quotes

Anacreon was an ancient Greek lyric poet, renowned for his verses about love, wine, and revelry. His poetry embodies the joys of life and the pleasures of personal relationships. He influenced generations of poets and continues to be celebrated for his elegant and light-hearted style. Here are 8 of his quotes:

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)

I both love and do not love; and am mad and not mad.

Anacreon

To-day belongs to me, To-morrow who can tell.

Anacreon

War spares not the brave, but the cowardly.

Anacreon

Life is like a chariot-wheel that ever rolls along.

Anacreon

He who has a mind to fight, let him fight, for now is the time.

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And last of all comes death.

Anacreon

Ah, cruel 'tis to love, And cruel not to love, But cruelest of all To love and love in vain.

Anacreon

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Occupation: Greek Poet
Born: 570 BC
Died: 485 BC
Quotes count: 8

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