Marcus Valerius Martial
» Charm » “Rarity 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.”
» Exercise » “Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.”
» Fame » “I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.”
» Fame » “If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.”
» Faults » “Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.”
» Glory » “Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.”
» Glory » “Glory comes too late, after one as been reduced to ashes.”
» Individuality » “Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.”
» Inheritance » “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!”
» Love » “There is no living with thee, nor without thee.”
» Lovers » “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.”
» Money » “If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.”
» Past » “To be able to look back upon one’s past life with satisfaction is to live twice.”
» Satisfaction » “That spot of earth has special charms for me, in which a limited income produces happiness, and moderate wealth abundance.”
» Wealth » “Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.”
