Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
MARTIALWish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
More Martial Quotes
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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
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A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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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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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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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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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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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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A jar of wine so priceless did not deserve to die. and Never think of leaving perfume or wines to your heir. Administer these youself and let him have the money.
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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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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
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While you cannot resolve what you are, at last you may be nothing.
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