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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.

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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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Aware Fly Gift Himself Swallow
A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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Cook Doubt Himself Master Taste
Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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Division Short Work
The present joys of life we doubly taste, By looking back with pleasure to the past.
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Doubt Ourselves Pleasure Present Taste
For life is only life when blessed with health.
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Blessing Health Life
You’re obstinate, pliant, merry, morose, all at once. For me there’s no living with you, or without you.
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Absence Love Myself Togetherness Yourself
Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
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Charm Prize Rare Suit
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you’re a good man, you’re a wonder!
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Goodness Man Yourself
Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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One Liner Wisdom
He who thinks that the lives of Priam and of Nestor were long is much deceived and mistaken. Life consists not in living, but in enjoying health.
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Enjoyment Health Mistake Thinking
The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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Flaw Greatness Hide
If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.
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Himself Leaving Mourn
A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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Man Walk
If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.
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Poor Rich Unfair Willing Yourself
Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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Cheerful One Liner Wisdom Yourself
Wine and women bring misery.
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Alcohol Misery Wine

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