Gifts are like hooks.
MARTIALIf 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.
More Martial Quotes
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.
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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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Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a book is hard.
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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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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I have not hated the man, but his faults.
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Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
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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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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
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If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.
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