He who writes distichs, wishes, I suppose, to please by brevity. But, tell me, of what avail is their brevity, when there is a whose book full of them? — Martial Copy Share Image
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity. — Martial Copy Share Image
If my opinion is of any worth, the fieldfare is the greatest delicacy among birds, the hare among quadrupeds. — Martial Copy Share
It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure — Martial Copy Share
Generosity during life is a very different thing from generosity in the hour of death; one proceeds from genuine liberality, and benevolence; the other… — Martial Copy Share
“You ask what a nice girl will do? She won't give an inch,but she won't say no.” — Martial Copy Share
You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit. — Martial Copy Share
Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door… — Martial Copy Share
No amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams. — Martial Copy Share
