Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
MARTIALI do not hate the man, but his vices.
More Martial Quotes
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If you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.
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He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
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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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No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without death, can win praise.
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Wine and women bring misery.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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When your crowd of attendants so loudly applaud you, Pomponius, it is not you, but your banquet, that is eloquent.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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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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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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I wont let a wife lead me to the altar.
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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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