I do not hate the man, but his vices.
MARTIALI 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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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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A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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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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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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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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Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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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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Those they praise, but they read the others.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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It is not he who forms idols in gold or marble that makes them gods, but he who kneels before them.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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