I have not hated the man, but his faults.
MARTIALFor life is only life when blessed with health.
More Martial Quotes
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No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without death, can win praise.
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Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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Believing hear, what you deserve to hear: Your birthday as my own to me is dear. But yours gives most; for mine did only lend Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
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Spare the person but lash the vice.
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Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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I’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you’re a good man, you’re a wonder!
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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.
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While an ant was wandering under the shade of the tree of Phaeton, a drop of amber enveloped the tiny insect; thus she, who in life was disregarded, became precious by death.
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Your seventh wife, Phileros, is now being buried in your field. No man’s field brings him greater profit than yours, Phileros.
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