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Saturday, 17 July 2021

Liber IX.V (You wish to marry) - Marcus Valerius Martialis

You wish to marry, Priscus;
I don't wonder, Paula; you are wise.
Priscus does not wish to marry you:
He, too, is wise.

Marcus Valerius Martialis (c. 40 - 104) Spain
Translated by Walter C. A Ker
Source: Martial epigrams, Volume 2, Translated by Walter C. A Ker, Heinemann, 1919-1920

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