It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure.
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More Martial Quotes
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Too late is tomorrow’s life; live for today.
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Fortune gives many too much, but none enough.
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To have nothing is not poverty.
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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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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Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
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You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.
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Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a book is hard.
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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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Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!
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