“Darkness makes any woman fair.”

“Blemishes are hid by night and every fault forgiven; darkness makes any woman fair.”

“or that writing a poem you can read to no oneis like dancing in the dark.”

“Hurry to your goal together. That is full bliss when man and woman lie equally conquered.”

“O gods, \ If any gods will listen, I deserve \ Punishment surely, I do not refuse it, \ But lest, in living, I offend the living, Offend the dead in death, drive me away \ From either realm, change me somehow, refuse me \ Both life and death! -- Myrrha, before being transformed into a tree”

“I got nervous at bulls and eagles,Trying to figure what shape Zeus might take for sexWhen it could be your turn next. But now I don't care any longer,I've come to my senses, your profile leaves me cold.Why am I different? you ask. I'll tell you. Because you keep naggingFor presents. That's what turns me off.”

“God himself helps those who dare.”