To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
MARTIALThey let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
More Martial Quotes
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It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
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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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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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Short is the life of those who possess great accomplishments, and seldom do they reach a good old age. Whatever thou lovest, pray that thou mayest not set too high a value on it.
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Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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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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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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Gifts are like fish-hooks; for who is not aware that the greedy char is deceived by the fly which he swallows?
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Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
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Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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To have nothing is not poverty.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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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 strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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