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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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I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, “I do not love thee.”
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Love Myself
No amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams.
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Misfortune Reading Satisfaction
Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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Friendship Master Service Yourself
What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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Man Please Satisfaction
Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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Arms Exercise Man Strong Worthy
Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
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Eyes Love Man Proud Unfortunate
Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
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Charm Prize Rare Suit
For life is only life when blessed with health.
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Blessing Health Life
You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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Day Fear Yourself
Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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One Liner Wisdom
Be satisfied, and pleased with what thou art, Act cheerfully and well thou allotted part; Enjoy the present hour, be thankful for the past, And neither fear, nor wish, the approaches of the last.
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Cheer Enjoyment Fear Past Satisfaction Thankful
Fortune gives many too much, but none enough.
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Enough Fate Fortune
Gifts are like fish-hooks; for who is not aware that the greedy char is deceived by the fly which he swallows?
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Aware Fly Gift Himself Swallow
The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
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Nectar Preserve Shine Shrine
Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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Leather Remember Yourself
Life is not living, but living in health.
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Health Life Live One Liner

Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.

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