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Most charming Martialis:
These things will give you solace: Wealth that’s unmerited Since it’s inherited; Land yielding fair returns, A fire that always burns; A lack of legal woes Or need for formal clothes; Peace and tranquility, Well-honed nobility; Good health, an earnest way Free of naivete; Good friends with homes to share, A table’s hearty fare; A night’s sobriety Without anxiety, A bed not too austere, Sound sleep to still your fear And self-awareness Free of insecurity. Don’t race to death’s release But face that day with peace. — Translated from the Latin of Martial by A. M. Juster (Original Latin) VITAM quae faciunt beatiorem, Fucundissime Martialis, haec sunt: Res non parta labore sed relicta; Non ingrates ager, focus perennis; Lis numquam, toga rara, mens quieta; Vires ingenuae, salubre corpus; Prudens simplicitas, pares amici, Convictus facilis, sine arte mesa; Nox non ebria sed soluta curis, Non tristis torus et tamen pudicus; Somnus qui faciat breves tenebras: Quod sis esse veils nihilque malis; Summum nee metuas diem nec optes. Unsatisfied? Search for more:Other Cool Sites:Hot Arts & Stage NewsLyrics Catalogue Sound Tracks Guide Guide to Serials and Shows English Subtitles For DivX Movies Hundreds of Cooking Recipes Over 5000 Cocktails Recipes Cool Online Encyclopedia Cellulars Descriptions and Reviews Algorithms Dictionary Funny Jokes and Anecdotes. Usenet Newsgroups Reader |