Some are good, some are middling, the most are bad.
MARTIALBe merry if you are wise.
More Martial Quotes
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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
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Be satisfied, and pleased with what thou art, Act cheerfully and well thou allotted part; Enjoy the present hour, be thankful for the past, And neither fear, nor wish, the approaches of the last.
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What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so will pains.
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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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There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
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A jar of wine so priceless did not deserve to die. and Never think of leaving perfume or wines to your heir. Administer these youself and let him have the money.
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You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
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I am a shell-fish just come from being saturated with the waters of the Lucrine lake, near Baiae; but now I luxuriously thrust for noble pickle.
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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