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No amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams.

Martial

A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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Man Walk
Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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Fascination One Liner Point
Short is the life of those who possess great accomplishments, and seldom do they reach a good old age. Whatever thou lovest, pray that thou mayest not set too high a value on it.
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Accomplishment High Life Possession Short Value Yourself
Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
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Charm Prize Rare Suit
One genius has made many clever artists.
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Artist Genius Oneself
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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Ant Death Life Precious Shade Value
A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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Cook Doubt Himself Master Taste
The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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Flaw Greatness Hide
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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Deserve Leaving Money Perfume Price Wine Yourself
He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
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Burden Himself Weigh
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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Borrow Himself Lose Preference
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Greatness Present Return
You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
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Break Care Commitment Crystal Fear Hands Yourself
If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
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Death Fame Hurry Myself
To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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Enjoyment Life Live Past
That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
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Agreement Food Movie Prevent Proud

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