Top 25 Quotes by Martial of 162 - Page 7

The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.

Sweet, Swans, Singers

I'm what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.

Nature, Colour, Seems

Martial (1871). “The Epigrams of Martial”, p.621

Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather. [Lat., Memento, in pellicula, cerdo, tenere tuo.]

Cobblers, Remember, Memento

It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.

Real, Adversity, Fortitude

I know all that better than my own name.

Knowledge, Names, My Own

"Epigrams". IV. 37. 7 (c. 80-104 AD). Quote reported in "Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations", p. 419-423, 1922.

The present joys of life we doubly taste, By looking back with pleasure to the past.

Past, Joy, Taste

It is not, believe me, the act of a wise man to say, "I will live." To-morrow's life is too late; live to-day.

Life, Wise, Believe

"Epigrams" (c. 80-104 AD), I. 16. 11 in "Hoyt's New Cyclopedia Of Practical Quotations" by Jehiel Keeler Hoyt, (pp. 440-455), 1922.

He who thinks that the lives of Priam and of Nestor were long is much deceived and mistaken. Life consists not in living, but in enjoying health.

Life, Thinking, Long

Martial (1871). “The Epigrams of Martial”, p.293

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.

Food, Giving, Teeth

Martial (1907). “The Epigrams of Martial”

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

Shining, Amber, Bees

Martial (1871). “The Epigrams of Martial”, p.192

No man is quick enough to enjoy life.

Life, Men, Inspire

Martial (2014). “Delphi Complete Works of Martial (Illustrated)”, Delphi Classics

Our days pass by, and are scored against us.

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