I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
MARTIALWhile 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.
More Martial Quotes
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Those they praise, but they read the others.
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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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What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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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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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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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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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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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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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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Spare the person but lash the vice.
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No amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams.
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Believing hear, what you deserve to hear: Your birthday as my own to me is dear. But yours gives most; for mine did only lend Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
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Virtue extends our days: he lives two lives who relives his past with pleasure.
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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