Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
MARTIALEvery epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
More Martial Quotes
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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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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To have nothing is not poverty.
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You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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Some are good, some are middling, the most are bad.
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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No amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams.
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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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He who prefers to give Linus the half of what he wishes to borrow, rather than to lend him the whole, prefers to lose only the half.
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A novice always behaves with propriety.
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Wine and women bring misery.
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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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I’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
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