That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
MARTIALI wont let a wife lead me to the altar.
More Martial Quotes
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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Gifts are like hooks.
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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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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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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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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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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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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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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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One genius has made many clever artists.
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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
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