A novice always behaves with propriety.
MARTIALBe not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so will pains.
More Martial Quotes
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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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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Such are thou and I: but what I am thou canst not be; what thou art any one of the multitude may be.
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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Fortune gives many too much, but none enough.
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Be satisfied, and pleased with what thou art, Act cheerfully and well thou allotted part; Enjoy the present hour, be thankful for the past, And neither fear, nor wish, the approaches of the last.
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You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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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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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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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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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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If you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.
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Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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