I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.
MARTIALLife consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
More Martial Quotes
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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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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
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The present joys of life we doubly taste, By looking back with pleasure to the past.
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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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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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Those they praise, but they read the others.
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You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!
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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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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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You 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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He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
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