Hidden evils are most dreaded.
MARTIALThe virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
More Martial Quotes
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I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.
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Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
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You admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if I think death too high a price to pay for your praise.
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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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I have granted you much that you asked: and yet you never cease to ask of me. He who refuses nothing, Atticilla, will soon have nothing to refuse.
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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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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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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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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
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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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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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