Famous quotes containing the words marcus valerius martial, valerius martial, valerius and/or martial:
“Martial, the things for to attain
The happy life be these, I find:
The riches left, not got with pain;
The fruitful ground, the quiet mind;
The equal friend; no grudge nor strife;
No charge of rule nor governance;”
—Martial (Marcus Valerius Martialis)
“I do not like you, Sabidius; I cannot say why.
This only can I say: I do not like you.”
—Marcus Valerius Martial (c. 40–104)
“I do not like you, Sabidius; I cannot say why.
This only can I say: I do not like you.”
—Marcus Valerius Martial (c. 40–104)
“Lie lightly on her, turf and dew:
She put so little weight on you.”
—Marcus Valerius Martial (c. 40–104)