Some are good, some are middling, the most are bad.
MARTIALWhy do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
More Martial Quotes
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Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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The present joys of life we doubly taste, By looking back with pleasure to the past.
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You are so pure in mind and heart, In aspect, too, so mild, I wonder that you ever could Implant your wife with child.
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The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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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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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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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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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
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To have nothing is not poverty.
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