Generosity during life is a very different thing from generosity in the hour of death; one proceeds from genuine liberality, and benevolence;… — Martial Copy Share Image
No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without… — Martial Copy Share Image
If fame comes after death, I'm in no hurry for it. [Lat., Si post fata venit gloria non propero.] — Martial Copy Share Image
You admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if… — Martial Copy Share Image
It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched. — Martial Copy Share Image
While an ant was wandering under the shade of the tree of Phaeton, a drop of amber enveloped the tiny insect; thus… — Martial Copy Share Image
This I ask, is it not madness to kill thyself in order to escape death? [Lat., Hic rogo non furor est ne… — 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 Image
It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure — Martial Copy Share Image
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 Image
“You ask what a nice girl will do? She won't give an inch,but she won't say no.” — Martial Copy Share Image
You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit. — Martial Copy Share Image
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 Image
