Poem by Martial (Marcus Valerius Martialis)
Here are the things, dear friend, which make life not impossible to take:
Riches bequeathed, not won by toil;
Fire on the hearth; responsive soil;
No law suits but wise disarmingness;
A healthy body, and a mind alert,
But peaceably inclined;
Congenial guests; a table set
Without excessive etiquette;
Nights free from worry,
A bed warm with the presence
Of a significant other,
Slumber, to make the shadows swift,
Contentment with your native gifts;
And, without longing or dismay,
The prospect of your final day.
2006-09-25 05:49:20 · 3 answers · asked by meow 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
can't do your homework but think along these lines:
life isn't that worth living if you haven't worked hard for it.
2006-09-25 05:54:35 · answer #1 · answered by doe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Life is good!
Family, health, friends and love... and once in a while money from nowhere.
Be happy with the things we don't notice in our life
Found, won, fun or gift money without having to work for it.
A home
Your health both mentally and physically or at least your mind and body accepting each other and working together
Friends who are real who can be themselves around you and are comfortable
No real troubles that can not be repaired in some way that would lay heavy on your mind
The love of a companion and the knowledge that they are there and a peaceful sleep
Being happy with what you have and thankful for the things that others may not have.
If you can find the things in your life that are TRULY GOOD..... at the end of your day you can realize that life is actually good.
2006-09-25 13:06:16 · answer #2 · answered by mommymanic 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Very nice. Sort of like if Iggy went to college.
p.s. Not Iggy Pop - Iggy that cartoon guy who likes sunsets.
2006-09-25 12:58:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋