If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
MARTIALThey let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
More Martial Quotes
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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
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Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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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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The present joys of life we doubly taste, By looking back with pleasure to the past.
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Of no day can the retrospect cause pain to a good man.
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There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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Too late is tomorrow’s life; live for today.
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Your seventh wife, Phileros, is now being buried in your field. No man’s field brings him greater profit than yours, Phileros.
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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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It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
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You’ll get no laurel crown for outrunning a burrow.
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Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
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