Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
MARTIALOur days pass by, and are scored against us.
MARTIALThere is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
MARTIALMy poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
MARTIALYou admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if I think death too high a price to pay for your praise.
MARTIALI’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
MARTIALGenuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
MARTIALTo be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
MARTIALLaugh, if thou art wise.
MARTIALGivers of great dinners know few enemies.
MARTIALThe present joys of life we doubly taste, By looking back with pleasure to the past.
MARTIALYou 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!
MARTIALIt is folly to waste labour about trifles.
MARTIALA good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
MARTIALThe virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
MARTIALFor life is only life when blessed with health.
MARTIALIt is feeling and force of imagination that make us eloquent.
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