A good man doubles the length of his existence; to have lived so as to look back with pleasure on our past existence is to live twice.
MARTIALWhy do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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I have not hated the man, but his faults.
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He who prefers to give Linus the half of what he wishes to borrow, rather than to lend him the whole, prefers to lose only the half.
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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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Believing hear, what you deserve to hear: Your birthday as my own to me is dear. But yours gives most; for mine did only lend Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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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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Wine and women bring misery.
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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