There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
MARTIALShe grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
More Martial Quotes
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I’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
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Be merry if you are wise.
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Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.
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It is feeling and force of imagination that make us eloquent.
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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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Of no day can the retrospect cause pain to a good man.
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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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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If I remember right, Aelia, you had four teeth; a cough displaced two, another two more. You can now cough without anxiety all the day long. A third cough can find nothing to do in your mouth.
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A novice always behaves with propriety.
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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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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
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Such are thou and I: but what I am thou canst not be; what thou art any one of the multitude may be.
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