Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
MARTIALA jar of wine so priceless did not deserve to die. and Never think of leaving perfume or wines to your heir. Administer these youself and let him have the money.
More Martial Quotes
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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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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I’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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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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Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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You are so pure in mind and heart, In aspect, too, so mild, I wonder that you ever could Implant your wife with child.
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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Spare the person but lash the vice.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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If I remember right, Aelia, you had four teeth; a cough displaced two, another two more. You can now cough without anxiety all the day long. A third cough can find nothing to do in your mouth.
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