I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.
MARTIALWhat’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
More Martial Quotes
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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The present joys of life we doubly taste, By looking back with pleasure to the past.
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When your crowd of attendants so loudly applaud you, Pomponius, it is not you, but your banquet, that is eloquent.
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That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
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Too late is tomorrow’s life; live for today.
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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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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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For life is only life when blessed with health.
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Virtue extends our days: he lives two lives who relives his past with pleasure.
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You’re obstinate, pliant, merry, morose, all at once. For me there’s no living with you, or without you.
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The shameless Chloe placed on the tombs of her seven husbands the inscription, “The work of Chloe.” How could she have expressed herself more plainly?
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Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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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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Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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While you cannot resolve what you are, at last you may be nothing.
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You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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He who writes distichs, wishes, I suppose, to please by brevity. But, tell me, of what avail is their brevity, when there is a whose book full of them?
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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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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
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What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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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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