| E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| | | Cupid’s Golden Arrow. | | |
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Virtuous love. “Cupid’s leaden arrow,” sensual passion. | 1 |
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| “Deque sagittifera promsit duo tela pharetra |
| Diversorum operum; fugat hoc, facit illud amorem. |
| Quod facit auratum est, et cuspide fulget acuta,— |
| Quod fugat obtusum est, et habet sub arundine plumbum.” | |
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Ovid: Tale of Apollo and Daphnë. |
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| “I swear to thee by Cupid’s strongest bow; |
| By his best arrow with the golden head … . |
| By that which knitteth souls and prospers love.” | |
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Shakespeare: Midsummer Night’s Dream. |
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