No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without death, can win praise.
MARTIALTo the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
More Martial Quotes
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My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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For life is only life when blessed with health.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
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There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, “I do not love thee.”
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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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To-morrow I will live, the fool does say; To-day itself’s too late, the wise lived yesterday.
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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
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Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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