They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
MARTIALWho gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
More Martial Quotes
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so will pains.
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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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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When your crowd of attendants so loudly applaud you, Pomponius, it is not you, but your banquet, that is eloquent.
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A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
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One genius has made many clever artists.
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You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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To have nothing is not poverty.
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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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