If my opinion is of any worth, the fieldfare is the greatest delicacy among birds, the hare among quadrupeds.
MARTIALToo late is tomorrow’s life; live for today.
More Martial Quotes
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Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
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It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.
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To have nothing is not poverty.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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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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It is not he who forms idols in gold or marble that makes them gods, but he who kneels before them.
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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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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
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Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
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A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
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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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