His indelicate verses against old women and witches have frequently given me great offense: nor can I discover the great merit of his telling his friend Maecenas, that if he will but rank him in the class of lyric poets, his lofty head shall touch the stars. Ignorant readers are apt to judge a writer by his reputation.
Sus groseros versos contra viejas y hechiceras los he leido con mucho asco; y no veo qué mérito tiene decir á su amigo Mecenas, que si le pone en el catálogo de poetas líricos, tocará á los astros con su erguida frente.