Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
MARTIALThat which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
More Martial Quotes
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Life is not living, but living in health.
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Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
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Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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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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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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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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Wine and women bring misery.
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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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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a book is hard.
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