What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
MARTIALI’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
More Martial Quotes
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You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!
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The present joys of life we doubly taste, By looking back with pleasure to the past.
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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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Why 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.
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I wont let a wife lead me to the altar.
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I have not hated the man, but his faults.
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I am a shell-fish just come from being saturated with the waters of the Lucrine lake, near Baiae; but now I luxuriously thrust for noble pickle.
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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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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There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
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