Eros called the world out of chaos.

Whether he did well is another question; but, since he did so, we should recognize his might, though we are free not to bless it." "Alas! Petronius, it is easier to find philosophy in the world than wise counsel." "Tell me, what is thy wish specially ?" "I wish to have Lygia.

I wish that these arms of mine, which now embrace only air, might embrace Lygia and press her to my bosom.

I wish to breathe with her breath.

Were she a slave, I would give Aulus for her one hundred maidens with feet whitened with lime as a sign that they were exhibited on sale for the first time.