Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
MARTIALGifts are like hooks.
More Martial Quotes
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Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
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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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While an ant was wandering under the shade of the tree of Phaeton, a drop of amber enveloped the tiny insect; thus she, who in life was disregarded, became precious by death.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
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Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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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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The present joys of life we doubly taste, By looking back with pleasure to the past.
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What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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I wont let a wife lead me to the altar.
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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.
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You puff the poets of other days, The living you deplore. Spare me the accolade: your praise Is not worth dying for.
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Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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