Birds of a feather will flock together.
MARTIALIf fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
More Martial Quotes
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This I ask, is it not madness to kill thyself in order to escape death?
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Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
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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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From no place can you exclude the fates.
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For life is only life when blessed with health.
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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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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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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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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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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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The shameless Chloe placed on the tombs of her seven husbands the inscription, “The work of Chloe.” How could she have expressed herself more plainly?
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I have not hated the man, but his faults.
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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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What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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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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