It is feeling and force of imagination that make us eloquent.
MARTIALToo late is tomorrow’s life; live for today.
More Martial Quotes
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You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.
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Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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Be merry if you are wise.
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Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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A good man doubles the length of his existence; to have lived so as to look back with pleasure on our past existence is to live twice.
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Neither fear your death’s day nor long for it.
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If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
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You complain, friend Swift, of the length of my epigrams, but you yourself write nothing. Yours are shorter.
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Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!
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No amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams.
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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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