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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.

Martial

To-morrow I will live, the fool does say; To-day itself’s too late, the wise lived yesterday.
MARTIAL

Fools Future Past Wisdom
It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
MARTIAL

Enjoyment Former Life Live
If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
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Death Fame Hurry Myself
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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Deserve Leaving Money Perfume Price Wine Yourself
Be merry if you are wise.
MARTIAL

One Liner Wisdom
I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.
MARTIAL

Fame Life Man Name Yourself
You complain, friend Swift, of the length of my epigrams, but you yourself write nothing. Yours are shorter.
MARTIAL

Friendship Short Writing Yourself
Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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Friendship Master Service Yourself
She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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Grief Herself Sincere Unknown
He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
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Hide One Liner Sorrow True
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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Body Old Revolution
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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Bald Kiss Myself Nature Sin Yourself
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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Ant Death Life Precious Shade Value
You are sad in the midst of every blessing. Take care that Fortune does not observe–or she will call you ungrateful.
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Blessing Care Fortune Gratitude Observation Sadness Yourself
Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a book is hard.
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Book Easy Hard Writing Yourself
What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
MARTIAL

Finding Quick Sudden

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