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Marcus Valerius Martial Quotes

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

– Marcus Valerius Martial

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

– Marcus Valerius Martial

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

– 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

Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.

– Marcus Valerius Martial

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.

– Marcus Valerius Martial

A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.

– Marcus Valerius Martial

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

– 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

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