It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.
MARTIALWhoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
More Martial Quotes
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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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I have granted you much that you asked: and yet you never cease to ask of me. He who refuses nothing, Atticilla, will soon have nothing to refuse.
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That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
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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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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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I know all that better than my own name.
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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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Those they praise, but they read the others.
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One genius has made many clever artists.
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It is not he who forms idols in gold or marble that makes them gods, but he who kneels before them.
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I have not hated the man, but his faults.
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I’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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