The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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For life is only life when blessed with health.
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Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
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Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
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While 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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You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
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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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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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Gifts are like hooks.
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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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Virtue extends our days: he lives two lives who relives his past with pleasure.
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One genius has made many clever artists.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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