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You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.

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While an ant was wandering under the shade of the tree of Phaeton, a drop of amber enveloped the tiny insect; thus she, who in life was disregarded, became precious by death.
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Ant Death Life Precious Shade Value
A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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Cook Doubt Himself Master Taste
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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Honey Similar
Gifts are like hooks.
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Gift One Liner
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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Cheer Enjoyment Fear Past Satisfaction Thankful
Spare the person but lash the vice.
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One Liner Person Vice
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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Boredom Face Love Missing Myself Togetherness
Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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Friendship Master Service Yourself
Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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One Liner Wisdom
However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still greater than the dish.
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Food Greatness Hold Value
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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Deserve Leaving Money Perfume Price Wine Yourself
Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
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Inspirational Life Live
He who thinks that the lives of Priam and of Nestor were long is much deceived and mistaken. Life consists not in living, but in enjoying health.
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Enjoyment Health Mistake Thinking
For life is only life when blessed with health.
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Blessing Health Life
You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.
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Blessing Care Fortune Gratitude Observation Sadness Yourself
If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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Death Fame Hurry Myself

You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.

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