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    Not only the bull attacks his enemies with curved horn, but also the sheep, when harmed fights back.
    Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)

    In love, a verse of Mimnermus has more power than one of Homer.
    —Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)