They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
MARTIALIt is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure.
More Martial Quotes
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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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You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
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There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.
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One genius has made many clever artists.
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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You complain, friend Swift, of the length of my epigrams, but you yourself write nothing. Yours are shorter.
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It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure.
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A novice always behaves with propriety.
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If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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