Marcus Valerius Martial Quotes

A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.

Marcus Valerius Martial



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



Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.

Marcus Valerius Martial



Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.

Marcus Valerius Martial



Glory comes too late, after one as been reduced to ashes.

Marcus Valerius Martial



Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.

Marcus Valerius Martial



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

Marcus Valerius Martial



There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

Marcus Valerius Martial



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