Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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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Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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From no place can you exclude the fates.
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You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
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You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!
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It is feeling and force of imagination that make us eloquent.
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You importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them.
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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Life is not living, but living in health.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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