Social Commentaries
Book I, Epigram 39 (Ker)
Translated by Walter C. A. Ker (1919–20) · From Epigrams (Loeb, 1919–20)
If any shall be found to be counted among rare friends, such as old-time loyalty and aged fame knows; if any shall be found steeped in the accomplishments of Attic and Latin learning, and good with a true singleness of heart; if any shall be found the guardian of right, admirer of honour, and not such as will sue the Gods for anything under his breath; if any shall be found pillared on the strength of a great mind — may I perish if Decianus will not be he!
This translation is printed as prose in its source edition.
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Martial. “Book I, Epigram 39 (Ker).” Translated by Walter C. A. Ker. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/martial/375/.
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