The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
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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No amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams.
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From no place can you exclude the fates.
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For life is only life when blessed with health.
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My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
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There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
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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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Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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Fortune gives many too much, but none enough.
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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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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
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Be satisfied, and pleased with what thou art, Act cheerfully and well thou allotted part; Enjoy the present hour, be thankful for the past, And neither fear, nor wish, the approaches of the last.
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Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
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Believing hear, what you deserve to hear: Your birthday as my own to me is dear. But yours gives most; for mine did only lend Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
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