Quotes from Marcus Valerius Martial

Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.

Glory comes too late, after one as been reduced to ashes.

Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.

If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.

Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.