From no place can you exclude the fates.
MARTIALIf you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.
More Martial Quotes
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The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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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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Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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Those they praise, but they read the others.
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It is not he who forms idols in gold or marble that makes them gods, but he who kneels before them.
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It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.
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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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He who prefers to give Linus the half of what he wishes to borrow, rather than to lend him the whole, prefers to lose only the half.
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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
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One genius has made many clever artists.
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The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
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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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