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Martial, born on March 1, 40, and died in 102, was a renowned Roman poet known for his lyric and satirical poems. His works are characterized by their unique style and beautiful language, and have had a profound impact on literature throughout history.

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Famous Martial Quotes

“I have granted you much that you asked: and yet you never cease to ask of me. He who refuses nothing, Atticilla, will soon have nothing to refuse.”

Asks Refuse Cease Granted Borrowing

Book:The Epigrams of Martial

Source: The Epigrams of Martial

“This I ask, is it not madness to kill thyself in order to escape death? [Lat., Hic rogo non furor est ne moriare mori?]”

Death Order Asks Madness Thyself

Author:Martial

“Do you ask what sort of a maid I desire or dislike, Flaccus? I dislike one too easy and one too coy. The just mean, which lies between the two extremes, is what I approve; I like neither that which tortures nor that which cloys.”

Mean Two Lying Desire Asks Easy Extremes Torture Dislike Maids Two Extremes

Book:The Epigrams of Martial

Source: The Epigrams of Martial

“Do you ask why I am unwilling to marry a rich wife? It is because I am unwilling to be taken to husband by my wife. The mistress of the house should be subordinate to her husband, for in no other way, Priscus, will the wife and husband be on an equality.”

Way Should Asks House Rich Taken Wife Husband My Wife Mistress Unwilling Husband And Wife Subordinates

Author:Martial

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

Giving Girl Asks Nice Inches Nice Girl

Author:Martial