You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.
MARTIALYour seventh wife, Phileros, is now being buried in your field. No man’s field brings him greater profit than yours, Phileros.
More Martial Quotes
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
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Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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Be merry if you are wise.
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The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
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If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.
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One genius has made many clever artists.
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This I ask, is it not madness to kill thyself in order to escape death?
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Gifts are like hooks.
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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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While you cannot resolve what you are, at last you may be nothing.
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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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