You’ll get no laurel crown for outrunning a burrow.
MARTIALThe swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
More Martial Quotes
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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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A jar of wine so priceless did not deserve to die. and Never think of leaving perfume or wines to your heir. Administer these youself and let him have the money.
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It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
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Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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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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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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This I ask, is it not madness to kill thyself in order to escape death?
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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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I’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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