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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.

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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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Body Old Revolution
I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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Hate Himself Man One Liner Vice
Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
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Eyes Love Man Proud Unfortunate
Spare the person but lash the vice.
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One Liner Person Vice
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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Book Myself Present Reading Yourself
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Greatness Present Return
No amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams.
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Misfortune Reading Satisfaction
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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Enough Fortune Unfair
It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
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Enjoyment Former Life Live
Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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Division Short Work
Laugh, if thou art wise.
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Laughter One Liner Wisdom
I’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
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Color Myself Natural
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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Cheerful One Liner Wisdom Yourself
A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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Deep Existence Live Man
I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.
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Boredom Face Love Missing Myself Togetherness
Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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Book Creation Goodness Literature Myself Poem Writing

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