In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
MARTIALFortune gives many too much, but none enough.
More Martial Quotes
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Short is the life of those who possess great accomplishments, and seldom do they reach a good old age. Whatever thou lovest, pray that thou mayest not set too high a value on it.
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Spare the person but lash the vice.
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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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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still greater than the dish.
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Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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Life is not living, but living in health.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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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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Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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