What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
MARTIALIf my opinion is of any worth, the fieldfare is the greatest delicacy among birds, the hare among quadrupeds.
More Martial Quotes
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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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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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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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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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
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Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, “I do not love thee.”
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One genius has made many clever artists.
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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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See, how the liver is swollen larger than a fat goose! In amazement you will exclaim: Where could this possibly grow?
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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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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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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