There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
MARTIALWho gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
More Martial Quotes
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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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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If my opinion is of any worth, the fieldfare is the greatest delicacy among birds, the hare among quadrupeds.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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Some are good, some are middling, the most are bad.
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Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
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Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
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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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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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