Short is the life of those who possess great accomplishments, and seldom do they reach a good old age. Whatever thou lovest, pray that thou mayest not set too high a value on it.
MARTIALHe who writes distichs, wishes, I suppose, to please by brevity. But, tell me, of what avail is their brevity, when there is a whose book full of them?
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See, how the liver is swollen larger than a fat goose! In amazement you will exclaim: Where could this possibly grow?
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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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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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It is not he who forms idols in gold or marble that makes them gods, but he who kneels before them.
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Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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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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He who writes distichs, wishes, I suppose, to please by brevity. But, tell me, of what avail is their brevity, when there is a whose book full of them?
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Neither fear your death’s day nor long for it.
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Be merry if you are wise.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Those they praise, but they read the others.
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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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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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A good man doubles the length of his existence; to have lived so as to look back with pleasure on our past existence is to live twice.
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