A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
MARTIALBe cheerful, if you are wise.
More Martial Quotes
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There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still greater than the dish.
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The shameless Chloe placed on the tombs of her seven husbands the inscription, “The work of Chloe.” How could she have expressed herself more plainly?
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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
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Wine and women bring misery.
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.
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Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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