Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
MARTIALGivers of great dinners know few enemies.
MARTIALIf fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
MARTIALNo amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams.
MARTIALIn adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
MARTIALSee, how the liver is swollen larger than a fat goose! In amazement you will exclaim: Where could this possibly grow?
MARTIALYou may envy every one, but no one envies you.
MARTIALBe 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.
MARTIALWhoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
MARTIALGenuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
MARTIALRed-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you’re a good man, you’re a wonder!
MARTIALRarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
MARTIALVirtue extends our days: he lives two lives who relives his past with pleasure.
MARTIALI do not hate the man, but his vices.
MARTIALFortune gives many too much, but none enough.
MARTIALIf 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.
MARTIALThe flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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