In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
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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This I ask, is it not madness to kill thyself in order to escape death?
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Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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Of no day can the retrospect cause pain to a good man.
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Wine and women bring misery.
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You importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them.
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It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure.
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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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Spare the person but lash the vice.
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There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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If my opinion is of any worth, the fieldfare is the greatest delicacy among birds, the hare among quadrupeds.
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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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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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Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
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