It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.
MARTIALWine and women bring misery.
More Martial Quotes
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You are so pure in mind and heart, In aspect, too, so mild, I wonder that you ever could Implant your wife with child.
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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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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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Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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I know all that better than my own name.
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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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I am a shell-fish just come from being saturated with the waters of the Lucrine lake, near Baiae; but now I luxuriously thrust for noble pickle.
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You complain, friend Swift, of the length of my epigrams, but you yourself write nothing. Yours are shorter.
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You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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You’re obstinate, pliant, merry, morose, all at once. For me there’s no living with you, or without you.
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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I wont let a wife lead me to the altar.
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It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
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It is not he who forms idols in gold or marble that makes them gods, but he who kneels before them.
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
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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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Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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A jar of wine so priceless did not deserve to die. and Never think of leaving perfume or wines to your heir. Administer these youself and let him have the money.
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Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
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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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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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