There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
MARTIALOur days pass by, and are scored against us.
More Martial Quotes
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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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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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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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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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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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Fortune gives many too much, but none enough.
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One genius has made many clever artists.
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Spare the person but lash the vice.
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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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Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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