Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
MARTIALVirtue extends our days: he lives two lives who relives his past with pleasure.
More Martial Quotes
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This I ask, is it not madness to kill thyself in order to escape death?
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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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I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.
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I have not hated the man, but his faults.
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To have nothing is not poverty.
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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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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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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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
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While an ant was wandering under the shade of the tree of Phaeton, a drop of amber enveloped the tiny insect; thus she, who in life was disregarded, became precious by death.
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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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Be merry if you are wise.
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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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You ask what a nice girl will do? She won’t give an inch, but she won’t say no.
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