I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.
MARTIALWhile 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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Be satisfied, and pleased with what thou art, Act cheerfully and well thou allotted part; Enjoy the present hour, be thankful for the past, And neither fear, nor wish, the approaches of the last.
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He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
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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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You ask what a nice girl will do? She won’t give an inch, but she won’t say no.
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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.
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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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You’ll get no laurel crown for outrunning a burrow.
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Your seventh wife, Phileros, is now being buried in your field. No man’s field brings him greater profit than yours, Phileros.
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I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.
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There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
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See, how the liver is swollen larger than a fat goose! In amazement you will exclaim: Where could this possibly grow?
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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