In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
MARTIALBirds of a feather will flock together.
More Martial Quotes
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Your seventh wife, Phileros, is now being buried in your field. No man’s field brings him greater profit than yours, Phileros.
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He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
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Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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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 complain, friend Swift, of the length of my epigrams, but you yourself write nothing. Yours are shorter.
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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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Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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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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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure.
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Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you’re a good man, you’re a wonder!
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This I ask, is it not madness to kill thyself in order to escape death?
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There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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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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