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.
MARTIALIt is not he who forms idols in gold or marble that makes them gods, but he who kneels before them.
More Martial Quotes
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The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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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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Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without death, can win praise.
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
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You praise, in three hundred verses, Sabellus, the baths of Ponticus, who gives such excellent dinners. You wish to dine, Sabellus, not to bathe.
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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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