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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

“You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe--or she will call you ungrateful.”

Doe Care Blessing Fortune Take Care Midst Ungrateful

Book:The Epigrams of Martial

Source: The Epigrams of Martial

“Non est, crede mihi, sapientis dicere 'Vivam': Sera nimis vita est crastina: vive hodie. Believe me, wise men don't say 'I shall live to do that', tomorrow's life is too late; live today. Variant translation: Tomorrow will I live, the fool does say; Today itself's too late; the wise lived yesterday.”

Men Believe Doe Today Life Is Time Wise Fool Tomorrow Late Yesterday Too Late Believe In Me Translations Live For Today

Author:Martial

“To-morrow I will live, the fool does say; To-day itself's too late, the wise lived yesterday.”

Life Doe Wise Fool Late Yesterday Too Late Morrow

Book:The Epigrams of Martial

Source: The Epigrams of Martial

“While you remain at home your hair is at the hairdresser's; you take out your teeth at night and sleep tucked away in a hundred cosmetics boxes - even your face does not sleep with you.”

Doe Home Faces Night Sleep Hair Hundred Boxes Teeth Sarcastic Your Face Cosmetics Hairdresser

Author:Martial

“The world is blessed most by men who do things, and not by those who merely talk about them. -James Oliver 'Tomorrow I will live,' the fool does say; tomorrow itself is late; the wise live yesterday.”

Men World Doe Action Wise Fool Tomorrow Late Blessed Yesterday

Author:Martial