"Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Exercise
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"I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Fame
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"If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Fame
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"Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Faults
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"Glory comes too late, after one as been reduced to ashes."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Glory
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"Glory paid to our ashes comes too late."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Glory
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"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 on Individuality
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"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!"

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Inheritance
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"There is no living with thee, nor without thee."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Love
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"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 on Lovers
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"If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Money
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"To be able to look back upon one's past life with satisfaction is to live twice."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Past
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"That spot of earth has special charms for me, in which a limited income produces happiness, and moderate wealth abundance."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Satisfaction
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"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."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Charm
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"Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on Wealth
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"Geschenke sind wie Angelhaken"

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