You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
MARTIALIt is not, believe me, the act of a wise man to say, “I will live.” To-morrow’s life is too late; live to-day.
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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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You importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
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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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A novice always behaves with propriety.
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The present joys of life we doubly taste, By looking back with pleasure to the past.
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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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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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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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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 should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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Some things are good, some middling, more bad.
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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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