What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
MARTIALTomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
More Martial Quotes
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That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
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Neither fear your death’s day nor long for it.
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For life is only life when blessed with health.
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Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.
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You puff the poets of other days, The living you deplore. Spare me the accolade: your praise Is not worth dying for.
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Some are good, some are middling, the most are bad.
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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.
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I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.
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See, how the liver is swollen larger than a fat goose! In amazement you will exclaim: Where could this possibly grow?
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Be satisfied, and pleased with what thou art, Act cheerfully and well thou allotted part; Enjoy the present hour, be thankful for the past, And neither fear, nor wish, the approaches of the last.
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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