While you cannot resolve what you are, at last you may be nothing.
MARTIALGifts are like fish-hooks; for who is not aware that the greedy char is deceived by the fly which he swallows?
More Martial Quotes
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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
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My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
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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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Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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You puff the poets of other days, The living you deplore. Spare me the accolade: your praise Is not worth dying for.
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Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
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If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.
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There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
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