The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
MARTIALGenuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
More Martial Quotes
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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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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If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.
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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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You are so pure in mind and heart, In aspect, too, so mild, I wonder that you ever could Implant your wife with child.
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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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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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The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
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Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so will pains.
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If my opinion is of any worth, the fieldfare is the greatest delicacy among birds, the hare among quadrupeds.
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