Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
MARTIALShe grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
More Martial Quotes
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Your seventh wife, Phileros, is now being buried in your field. No man’s field brings him greater profit than yours, Phileros.
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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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I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, “I do not love thee.”
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Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you’re a good man, you’re a wonder!
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Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
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To-morrow I will live, the fool does say; To-day itself’s too late, the wise lived yesterday.
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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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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Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
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