Birds of a feather will flock together.
MARTIALMake it a point not to be over-fascinating.
More Martial Quotes
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No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without death, can win praise.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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Gifts are like hooks.
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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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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If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
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Too late is tomorrow’s life; live for today.
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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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He who prefers to give Linus the half of what he wishes to borrow, rather than to lend him the whole, prefers to lose only the half.
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I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, “I do not love thee.”
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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You complain, friend Swift, of the length of my epigrams, but you yourself write nothing. Yours are shorter.
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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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I 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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