Short is the life of those who possess great accomplishments, and seldom do they reach a good old age. Whatever thou lovest, pray that thou mayest not set too high a value on it.
MARTIALShort is the life of those who possess great accomplishments, and seldom do they reach a good old age. Whatever thou lovest, pray that thou mayest not set too high a value on it.
MARTIALMan loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
MARTIALNeither fear your death’s day nor long for it.
MARTIALThere is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
MARTIALA jar of wine so priceless did not deserve to die. and Never think of leaving perfume or wines to your heir. Administer these youself and let him have the money.
MARTIALYou should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
MARTIALLife is not living, but living in health.
MARTIALLife’s not just about being alive, but being well.
MARTIALBe content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
MARTIALThe swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
MARTIALIf you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.
MARTIALThe bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
MARTIALI believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
MARTIALThat which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
MARTIALWhat’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
MARTIALNothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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