In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
MARTIALFor life is only life when blessed with health.
More Martial Quotes
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.
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What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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While an ant was wandering under the shade of the tree of Phaeton, a drop of amber enveloped the tiny insect; thus she, who in life was disregarded, became precious by death.
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The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
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That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
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However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still greater than the dish.
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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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Gifts are like fish-hooks; for who is not aware that the greedy char is deceived by the fly which he swallows?
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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The present joys of life we doubly taste, By looking back with pleasure to the past.
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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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I have not hated the man, but his faults.
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You admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if I think death too high a price to pay for your praise.
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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