Who said "Literature is the conversation across centuries."?

This quote is attributed to Martial.

Literature is the conversation across centuries. - Martial

"Literature is the conversation across centuries."

Martial Literature

Poet Ancient Rome 40–103

"A man is not where he lives, but where he loves."

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away."

"Do not seek to be admired by everyone; seek to be respected by those who matter."

"Happiness is the highest good."

"The pen is mightier than the sword."

"Literature opens the mind to new worlds"

"The interesting thing about books is that they're made of words."

"Literature captures the essence of what it means to be human."