Quotes by Marcus Valerius Martial

Marcus Valerius Martial

Latin poet and epigrammatist

Lived from: 40 - 104

Category: Poets (Contemporary)

  • 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.

Quotes 1 till 14 of 14.

  • 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
    - +
     0
  • Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
    ― Marcus Valerius Martial
    - +
     0
  • Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
    ― Marcus Valerius Martial
    - +
     0
  • Glory comes too late, after one as been reduced to ashes.
    ― Marcus Valerius Martial
    - +
     0
  • Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.
    ― Marcus Valerius Martial
    - +
     0
  • I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.
    ― Marcus Valerius Martial
    - +
     0
  • 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
    - +
     0
  • If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
    ― Marcus Valerius Martial
    - +
     0
  • If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.
    ― Marcus Valerius Martial
    - +
     0
  • 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
    - +
     0
  • That spot of earth has special charms for me, in which a limited income produces happiness, and moderate wealth abundance.
    ― Marcus Valerius Martial
    - +
     0
  • There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
    ― Marcus Valerius Martial
    - +
     0
  • Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
    ― Marcus Valerius Martial
    - +
     0
  • 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
    - +
     0
All Marcus Valerius Martial famous quotes and sayings you will always find on greatest-quotations.com

Popular subjects

Popular authors

Questions and Answers

What are the most famous quotes from Marcus Valerius Martial?

The two most famous quotes from Marcus Valerius Martial are:

  • "Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day."
  • "Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst."

When did Marcus Valerius Martial live?

Marcus Valerius Martial was born in 40 and died in the year 104.