Quote: 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. [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name. [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day. [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it. [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: There is no living with thee, nor without thee. [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: Glory comes too late, after one as been reduced to ashes. [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: Glory paid to our ashes comes too late. [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men. [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: 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! [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether. [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing. [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: That spot of earth has special charms for me, in which a limited income produces happiness, and moderate wealth abundance. [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst. [Marcus Valerius Martial]
Quote: Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none. [Marcus Valerius Martial]