Marcus Valerius Martial

Glory paid to our ashes comes too late.

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

A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.

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!

There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

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