Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
MARTIALI believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
More Martial Quotes
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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!
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Those they praise, but they read the others.
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I have not hated the man, but his faults.
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You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.
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Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
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Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
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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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You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
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