A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
MARTIALIt is feeling and force of imagination that make us eloquent.
More Martial Quotes
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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
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No amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams.
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The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
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If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.
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Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.
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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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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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If you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.
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Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so will pains.
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A novice always behaves with propriety.
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One genius has made many clever artists.
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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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The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
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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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