He who prefers to give Linus the half of what he wishes to borrow, rather than to lend him the whole, prefers to lose only the half.
MARTIALSome are good, some are middling, the most are bad.
More Martial Quotes
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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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It is not, believe me, the act of a wise man to say, “I will live.” To-morrow’s life is too late; live to-day.
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It is feeling and force of imagination that make us eloquent.
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What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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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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I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.
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You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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If I remember right, Aelia, you had four teeth; a cough displaced two, another two more. You can now cough without anxiety all the day long. A third cough can find nothing to do in your mouth.
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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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Of no day can the retrospect cause pain to a good man.
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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For life is only life when blessed with health.
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