black
grey
blue
red
brown
white

Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.

Martial

The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
MARTIAL

Nectar Preserve Shine Shrine
There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
MARTIAL

Hairs Man Myself Pretend
Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
MARTIAL

Bad Goodness
In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
MARTIAL

Adversity Brave Himself Life True
If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
MARTIAL

Death Fame Hurry Myself
You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
MARTIAL

Envy Jealous Yourself
Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
MARTIAL

Fascination One Liner Point
If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.
MARTIAL

Poor Rich Unfair Willing Yourself
You admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if I think death too high a price to pay for your praise.
MARTIAL

Admire Death Old Pay Poet Praise Price Thinking Yourself
Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
MARTIAL

Arms Exercise Man Strong Worthy
It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.
MARTIAL

Adversity Death Easy Live Reality
Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
MARTIAL

Content Preference Yourself
Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
MARTIAL

Charm Prize Rare Suit
Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
MARTIAL

Eyes Love Man Proud Unfortunate
Of no day can the retrospect cause pain to a good man.
MARTIAL

Day Goodness Man Pain
To have nothing is not poverty.
MARTIAL

One Liner Poverty

Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.

Related Topics

Popular Authors

Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.

Related Topics

Popular Authors

More Martial Quotes