Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
MARTIALYou are so pure in mind and heart, In aspect, too, so mild, I wonder that you ever could Implant your wife with child.
More Martial Quotes
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Short is the life of those who possess great accomplishments, and seldom do they reach a good old age. Whatever thou lovest, pray that thou mayest not set too high a value on it.
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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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Some are good, some are middling, the most are bad.
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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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It is feeling and force of imagination that make us eloquent.
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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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I know all that better than my own name.
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Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so will pains.
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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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Too late is tomorrow’s life; live for today.
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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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