Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
MARTIALHidden evils are most dreaded.
More Martial Quotes
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Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a book is hard.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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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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You complain, friend Swift, of the length of my epigrams, but you yourself write nothing. Yours are shorter.
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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
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No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without death, can win praise.
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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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 importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them.
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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