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’Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a — Marcial

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Be content with what you are, and wish not change;
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’Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a book is hard.
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Marcial

0040-03-01 — 0104 · Augusta Bilbilis

Martial was a Hispano-Roman poet known for his satirical and irreverent epigrams, which offered a vivid and often comical glimpse into daily life in Imperial Rome. His work is celebrated for its keen observation, biting irony, and masterful use of language, addressing themes such as love, marriage, social hypocrisy, and the pursuit of wealth. His concise and impactful epigrams continue to entertain and provoke reflection, serving as an invaluable source for the study of Roman society and human nature.

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