Life is not living, but living in health.
MARTIALHe truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
More Martial Quotes
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Fortune gives many too much, but none enough.
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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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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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To-morrow I will live, the fool does say; To-day itself’s too late, the wise lived yesterday.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
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Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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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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Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
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Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without death, can win praise.
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