Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
MARTIALIf your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.
More Martial Quotes
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Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
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You complain, friend Swift, of the length of my epigrams, but you yourself write nothing. Yours are shorter.
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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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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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For life is only life when blessed with health.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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Those they praise, but they read the others.
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What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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One genius has made many clever artists.
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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