Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
MARTIALMan loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
More Martial Quotes
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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I have granted you much that you asked: and yet you never cease to ask of me. He who refuses nothing, Atticilla, will soon have nothing to refuse.
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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.
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Believing hear, what you deserve to hear: Your birthday as my own to me is dear. But yours gives most; for mine did only lend Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
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Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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A 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.
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Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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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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To have nothing is not poverty.
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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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