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!
MARTIALYou are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.
More Martial Quotes
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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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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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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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Believing hear, what you deserve to hear: Your birthday as my own to me is dear. But yours gives most; for mine did only lend Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
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Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you’re a good man, you’re a wonder!
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Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
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You importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them.
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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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Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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Of no day can the retrospect cause pain to a good man.
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