I know all that better than my own name.
MARTIALIf I remember right, Aelia, you had four teeth; a cough displaced two, another two more. You can now cough without anxiety all the day long. A third cough can find nothing to do in your mouth.
More Martial Quotes
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Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
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There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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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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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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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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Such are thou and I: but what I am thou canst not be; what thou art any one of the multitude may be.
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Those they praise, but they read the others.
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Believing hear, what you deserve to hear: Your birthday as my own to me is dear. But yours gives most; for mine did only lend Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
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However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still greater than the dish.
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If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.
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It is not, believe me, the act of a wise man to say, “I will live.” To-morrow’s life is too late; live to-day.
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What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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You ask what a nice girl will do? She won’t give an inch, but she won’t say no.
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If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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