Social Commentaries
Book II, Epigram 3:
Translated by R. Fletcher (1656) · From Ex Otio Negotium (1656)
Social Commentaries
Sextus ows nought, nor fears his quarter day,
'Tis true: he ows most truly that can pay.
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Martial. “Book II, Epigram 3.” Translated by R. Fletcher. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/35/.
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Martial. “Book II, Epigram 3.” Translated by R. Fletcher. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/35/.
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