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.
MARTIALGenuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
More Martial Quotes
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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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It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure.
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If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!
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Spare the person but lash the vice.
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I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, “I do not love thee.”
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Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so will pains.
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Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
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Wine and women bring misery.
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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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Some are good, some are middling, the most are bad.
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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
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