Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
MARTIALFor life is only life when blessed with health.
More Martial Quotes
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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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If I remember right, Aelia, you had four teeth; a cough displaced two, another two more. You can now cough without anxiety all the day long. A third cough can find nothing to do in your mouth.
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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, “I do not love thee.”
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Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
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My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
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Your seventh wife, Phileros, is now being buried in your field. No man’s field brings him greater profit than yours, Phileros.
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Neither fear your death’s day nor long for it.
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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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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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