Quotes by Martial, Marcus Valerius

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

Martial, Marcus Valerius on exercise   

"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   

"If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on fame   

"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   

"Glory paid to our ashes comes too late."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on glory   

"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   

"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 love   

"If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on money   

"To be able to look back upon one's past life with satisfaction is to live twice."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on past   

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

Martial, Marcus Valerius on action   

"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   

"Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none."

Martial, Marcus Valerius on wealth   

"Geschenke sind wie Angelhaken"

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