Marcus Valerius Martial Quotes

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

Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men. - Marcus Valerius Martial

To be able to look back upon one's past life with satisfaction is to live twice. - Marcus Valerius Martial

There is no living with thee, nor without thee. - Marcus Valerius Martial

That spot of earth has special charms for me, in which a limited income produces happiness, and moderate wealth abundance. - Marcus Valerius Martial

Life is not merely being alive, but being well. - Marcus Valerius Martialis

If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it. - Marcus Valerius Martial

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

He who prefers to give Linus the half of what he wishes to borrow, rather than to lend him the whole, prefers to lose only the half. - Marcus Valerius Martial

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