Ausonius was born in Bordeaux, in the Aquitaine province of France, around the year 256 (ca. A.D. 270). He was educated at local schools and took part in public life under the emperors Gallienus and Claudius II Gothicus, who appointed him "magister librarum et librorum perpaditorum." After Claudius' death in 268, he withdrew to the country, where he spent the rest of his life
Ausonius died in Bordeaux in 337 or 338. He is sometimes called "the last of the Latin poets," but he was more probably one of the most original poets of antiquity.
Every stage of life has its troubles and no man is content with his own age.Ausonius
When about to commit a base deed, respect thyself, though there is no witness.Ausonius
Let us never know what old age is. Let us know the happiness time brings, not count the years.Ausonius
Forgive many things in others nothing in yourself.Ausonius
If fortune favors you do not be elated if she frowns do not despond.Ausonius
