It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.
MARTIALYou are so pure in mind and heart, In aspect, too, so mild, I wonder that you ever could Implant your wife with child.
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Be merry if you are wise.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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A good man doubles the length of his existence; to have lived so as to look back with pleasure on our past existence is to live twice.
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Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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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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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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Neither fear your death’s day nor long for it.
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He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still greater than the dish.
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Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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