Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
MARTIALGlory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
More Martial Quotes
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It is feeling and force of imagination that make us eloquent.
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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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Believing hear, what you deserve to hear: Your birthday as my own to me is dear. But yours gives most; for mine did only lend Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
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Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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See, how the liver is swollen larger than a fat goose! In amazement you will exclaim: Where could this possibly grow?
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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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I am a shell-fish just come from being saturated with the waters of the Lucrine lake, near Baiae; but now I luxuriously thrust for noble pickle.
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I have not hated the man, but his faults.
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Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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I have granted you much that you asked: and yet you never cease to ask of me. He who refuses nothing, Atticilla, will soon have nothing to refuse.
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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
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I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.
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What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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I wont let a wife lead me to the altar.
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