Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.
MARTIALNo man is quick enough to enjoy life.
More Martial Quotes
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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I am a shell-fish just come from being saturated with the waters of the Lucrine lake, near Baiae; but now I luxuriously thrust for noble pickle.
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Gifts are like hooks.
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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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You admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if I think death too high a price to pay for your praise.
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
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Gifts are like fish-hooks; for who is not aware that the greedy char is deceived by the fly which he swallows?
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I’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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To have nothing is not poverty.
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What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
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Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
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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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Be satisfied, and pleased with what thou art, Act cheerfully and well thou allotted part; Enjoy the present hour, be thankful for the past, And neither fear, nor wish, the approaches of the last.
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You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
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Life is not living, but living in health.
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You ask what a nice girl will do? She won’t give an inch, but she won’t say no.
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You’re obstinate, pliant, merry, morose, all at once. For me there’s no living with you, or without you.
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It is not, believe me, the act of a wise man to say, “I will live.” To-morrow’s life is too late; live to-day.
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Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so will pains.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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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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