Archilochus Quotes

A collection of quotes by Archilochus.

Archilochus was an ancient Greek poet and writer, born on the island of Paros around the 7th century BCE. Known for his sharp wit and biting satire, he is considered one of the earliest innovators of lyric poetry. Archilochus' poems often reflected on themes of love, war, and morality, and he is especially noted for his use of personal experience and intimate emotions in his work. While only fragments of his poetry have survived, his influence on later writers, such as Horace and Ovid, remains significant.