In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
MARTIALVirtue extends our days: he lives two lives who relives his past with pleasure.
More Martial Quotes
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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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If my opinion is of any worth, the fieldfare is the greatest delicacy among birds, the hare among quadrupeds.
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Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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Be merry if you are wise.
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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
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This I ask, is it not madness to kill thyself in order to escape death?
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
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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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Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.
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