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.
MARTIALIt is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
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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No amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams.
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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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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
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A novice always behaves with propriety.
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If you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.
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For life is only life when blessed with health.
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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Be merry if you are wise.
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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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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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