Such are thou and I: but what I am thou canst not be; what thou art any one of the multitude may be.
MARTIALHe truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
More Martial Quotes
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You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
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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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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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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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A novice always behaves with propriety.
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Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
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While you cannot resolve what you are, at last you may be nothing.
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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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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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You importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them.
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Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
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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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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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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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