A novice always behaves with propriety.
MARTIALBelieving hear, what you deserve to hear: Your birthday as my own to me is dear. But yours gives most; for mine did only lend Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
More Martial Quotes
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Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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You praise, in three hundred verses, Sabellus, the baths of Ponticus, who gives such excellent dinners. You wish to dine, Sabellus, not to bathe.
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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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Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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Virtue extends our days: he lives two lives who relives his past with pleasure.
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Some are good, some are middling, the most are bad.
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There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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