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If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.

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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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Elegant Hire Passion
That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
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Agreement Food Movie Prevent Proud
Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
MARTIAL

Fate Friendship Secure Wealth Yourself
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you’re a good man, you’re a wonder!
MARTIAL

Goodness Man Yourself
What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
MARTIAL

Finding Quick Sudden
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
MARTIAL

Body Old Revolution
Hidden evils are most dreaded.
MARTIAL

Evil Fear Hide
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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Enough Fortune Unfair
Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
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Page Stand Thief Yourself
The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
MARTIAL

Nectar Preserve Shine Shrine
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
Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
MARTIAL

Content Language Need
If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.
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Poor Rich Unfair Willing Yourself
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Greatness Present Return
I’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
MARTIAL

Color Myself Natural
I know all that better than my own name.
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Better Myself Name

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