Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
MARTIALIf you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.
More Martial Quotes
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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Virtue extends our days: he lives two lives who relives his past with pleasure.
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You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
MARTIALYou should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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For life is only life when blessed with health.
MARTIALFor life is only life when blessed with health.
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Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
MARTIALWhy do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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Life is not living, but living in health.
MARTIALLife is not living, but living in health.
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
MARTIALThe face that cannot smile is never fair.
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Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
MARTIALConceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.
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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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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.
MARTIALA 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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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
MARTIALOur days pass by, and are scored against us.
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You are so pure in mind and heart, In aspect, too, so mild, I wonder that you ever could Implant your wife with child.
MARTIALYou are so pure in mind and heart, In aspect, too, so mild, I wonder that you ever could Implant your wife with child.
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A good man doubles the length of his existence; to have lived so as to look back with pleasure on our past existence is to live twice.
MARTIALA good man doubles the length of his existence; to have lived so as to look back with pleasure on our past existence is to live twice.
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
MARTIALI believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
MARTIALGenuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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