You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.
MARTIALWhy do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
More Martial Quotes
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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.
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One genius has made many clever artists.
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Gifts are like fish-hooks; for who is not aware that the greedy char is deceived by the fly which he swallows?
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The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
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While you cannot resolve what you are, at last you may be nothing.
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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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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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Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
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Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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Wine and women bring misery.
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Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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