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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

“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

“It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.”

Real Easy Adversity Dare Despise Wretched Fortitude

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“In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life. [Lat., Rebus in angustis facile est contemnere vitam; Fortiter ille facit qui miser esse potest.]”

Easy Bravery Adversity Brave Endure Despise Wretched Misers

Author:Martial

“In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a writeched life”

Easy Adversity Brave Endure Despise

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“No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without death, can win praise.”

Men Winning Easy Blood He Man Hero Fame Praise Heroism My Hero

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Martial (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Martial (Illustrated)

“Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a book is hard.”

Writing Book Hard Easy Epigrams

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Martial (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Martial (Illustrated)