Quote: "You are mistaken, insatiable thief of my writings, who think a poet can be made for the mere expense which copying, and a cheap volume cost."
Comment: I thought it was interesting that Martial treats poetry as more than a physical object. Anyone can buy a copy of his poems, but he argues that they still can't buy the talent, recognition, or identity that produced them.
Question: Is authorship something you can own, or is it something tied to reputation?