Marcus Valerius Martialis quotes and words of wisdom

"To be able to look back on one?s past life with satisfaction is to live twice."
Found in the topic Past.

"There is no glory in outstripping donkeys."
Found in the topic Glory.

"Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that"s how a book of poems is made, my Friend."
Found in the topic Poetry.

"Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst"
Found in the topic Illusions.

"Neither fear your death?s day nor long for it."
Found in the topic Unsorted.

"Each day provides its own gifts."
Found in the topic Day.

"You puff the poets of other days, The living you deplore. Spare me the accolade: your praise Is not worth dying for."
Found in the topic Crisis.

"The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is."
Found in the topic Fault.

"I don"t like you, Sabidius, I can"t say why; But I can say this: I don"t like you, Sabidius"
Found in the topic Golf.

"Life is not living, but living in health."
Found in the topic Life.

"A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere."
Found in the topic Charity.

Interesting Quotes

A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.Mahatma Gandhi - Indian ascetic & nationalist leader (1869 - 1948)

And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country.John F Kennedy