Martial Quotes

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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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“You praise, in three hundred verses, Sabellus, the baths of Ponticus, who gives such excellent dinners. You wish to dine, Sabellus, not to bathe.”

Giving Three Wish Eating Hundred Praise Dinner Excellent Verses Baths Dine

Book:The Epigrams of Martial: Translated Into English Prose. Each Accompanied by One Or More Verse Translations, from the Works of English Poets, and Various Other Sources

Source: The Epigrams of Martial: Translated Into English Prose. Each Accompanied by One Or More Verse Translations, from the Works of English Poets, and Various Other Sources

“You admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if I think death too high a price to pay for your praise.”

Ifs Thinking Pay Poet Praise Admire Pardon Pardon Me

Book:The Epigrams of Martial

Source: The Epigrams of Martial

“Those they praise, but they read the others.”

Praise

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Martial (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Martial (Illustrated)

“You puff the poets of other days, The living you deplore. Spare me the accolade: your praise Is not worth dying for.”

Life Dying Poet Praise Spares Puff Accolades

Book:Epigrams of Martial Englished by Divers Hands

Source: Epigrams of Martial Englished by Divers Hands