I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
MARTIALWine and women bring misery.
More Martial Quotes
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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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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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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While you cannot resolve what you are, at last you may be nothing.
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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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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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Too late is tomorrow’s life; live for today.
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Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
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The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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Believing hear, what you deserve to hear: Your birthday as my own to me is dear. But yours gives most; for mine did only lend Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
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If you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
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