There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
MARTIALA fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
More Martial Quotes
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I have not hated the man, but his faults.
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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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Neither fear your death’s day nor long for it.
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
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Such are thou and I: but what I am thou canst not be; what thou art any one of the multitude may be.
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Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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I wont let a wife lead me to the altar.
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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
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You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.
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If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.
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It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure.
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