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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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Laughter Time
Too late is tomorrow’s life; live for today.
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Day Life Present
It is not, believe me, the act of a wise man to say, “I will live.” To-morrow’s life is too late; live to-day.
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Believe Day Man Myself Wisdom
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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Ant Death Life Precious Shade Value
Be merry if you are wise.
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One Liner Wisdom
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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Honey Similar
The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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Flaw Greatness Hide
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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Enjoyment Existence Health Life
Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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Arms Exercise Man Strong Worthy
In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
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Adversity Brave Himself Life True
When your crowd of attendants so loudly applaud you, Pomponius, it is not you, but your banquet, that is eloquent.
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Attendant Crowd Elegant Loud Praise Yourself
If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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Death Fame Hurry Myself
Virtue extends our days: he lives two lives who relives his past with pleasure.
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Day Himself Past Pleasure Virtue
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Greatness Present Return
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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Children Heart Mindset Myself Purity Wife
Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
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Fly Happiness Wings

Gifts are like hooks.

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