Quotation (n): The act of repeating erroneously the words of another. (Ambrose Bierce)

Noyemi Famous Quotes

Famous Quotes & Quotations by Famous and Not-So-Famous People

Marcus Valerius Martial Quotes

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

/ /

» Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.

/ /

» Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.

/ /

» There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

/ /

» I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.

/ /

» 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.

/ /

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

/ /

» Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.

/ /

» You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!

/ /


 

Famous Quote Sponsors

Who Said It?

Who Said: "He who is absent is always in the wrong. -mid 17th" Click To See

Daily Famous Quote

Who Said: "It is not because the touch of genius has roused genius to production, but because the admiration of genius has made talent ambitious, that the harvest is still so abundant." Subscribe

Quotes by Author

Quotes by Subject