Martial, Marcus Valerius quotes
40-104 Latin poet and epigrammatistRarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
Martial, Marcus Valerius
Charm
I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.
Martial, Marcus Valerius
Fame
Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
Martial, Marcus Valerius
Individuality
If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
Martial, Marcus Valerius
Fame
There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
Martial, Marcus Valerius
Love
Glory comes too late, after one as been reduced to ashes.
Martial, Marcus Valerius
Glory
Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.
Martial, Marcus Valerius
Glory
Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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Exercise
You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!
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Inheritance
I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.
Martial, Marcus Valerius
Lovers
To be able to look back upon one s past life with satisfaction is to live twice.
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Past
If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.
Martial, Marcus Valerius
Money
That spot of earth has special charms for me, in which a limited income produces happiness, and moderate wealth abundance.
Martial, Marcus Valerius
Satisfaction
Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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Faults
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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Wealth