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«Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.»
Author: Marcus Valerius Martial
(Poet)
«Glory comes too late, after one as been reduced to ashes.»
Author: Marcus Valerius Martial
(Poet)
«Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.»
Author: Marcus Valerius Martial
(Poet)
«If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.»
Author: Marcus Valerius Martial
(Poet)
«To be able to look back upon one's past life with satisfaction is to live twice.»
Author: Marcus Valerius Martial
(Poet)
«Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.»
Author: Marcus Valerius Martial
(Poet)
«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!»
«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.»
«That spot of earth has special charms for me, in which a limited income produces happiness, and moderate wealth abundance.»
«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.»
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