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.
MARTIALWhy do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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I wont let a wife lead me to the altar.
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A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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Gifts are like hooks.
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My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
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You puff the poets of other days, The living you deplore. Spare me the accolade: your praise Is not worth dying for.
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Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
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For life is only life when blessed with health.
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There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
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