You importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them.
MARTIALWhy 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.
More Martial Quotes
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Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.
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Gifts are like hooks.
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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.
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If you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.
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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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What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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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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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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Life is not living, but living in health.
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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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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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