It is not he who forms idols in gold or marble that makes them gods, but he who kneels before them.
MARTIALYou’re obstinate, pliant, merry, morose, all at once. For me there’s no living with you, or without you.
More Martial Quotes
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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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Too late is tomorrow’s life; live for today.
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There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
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He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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To have nothing is not poverty.
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That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
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Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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You’re obstinate, pliant, merry, morose, all at once. For me there’s no living with you, or without you.
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You are so pure in mind and heart, In aspect, too, so mild, I wonder that you ever could Implant your wife with child.
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Neither fear your death’s day nor long for it.
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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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