Book Quote by Martial

If my opinion is of any worth, the fieldfare is the greatest delicacy among birds, the hare among quadrupeds.

— Martial

It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure

— Martial

He writes nothing whose writings are not read.

— Martial

Tomorrow's life is too late. Live today.

— Martial

“Laugh if you are wise, girl, laugh.”

— Martial

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

“You ask what a nice girl will do? She won't give an inch,but she won't say no.”

— Martial

A novice always behaves with propriety.

— Martial

For wealth's now given to none but to the rich.

— Martial

You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.

— Martial

You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.

— Martial

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