He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
MARTIALLife is not living, but living in health.
More Martial Quotes
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The shameless Chloe placed on the tombs of her seven husbands the inscription, “The work of Chloe.” How could she have expressed herself more plainly?
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Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
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It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
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I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.
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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.
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It is not he who forms idols in gold or marble that makes them gods, but he who kneels before them.
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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.
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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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You’re obstinate, pliant, merry, morose, all at once. For me there’s no living with you, or without you.
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.
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Life is not living, but living in health.
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
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