Whoever is not too wise is wise.
MARTIALA 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.
More Martial Quotes
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Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
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The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
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You’ll get no laurel crown for outrunning a burrow.
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You admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if I think death too high a price to pay for your praise.
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Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
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The shameless Chloe placed on the tombs of her seven husbands the inscription, “The work of Chloe.” How could she have expressed herself more plainly?
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Be not too thick with anybody; your joys will be fewer, and so will pains.
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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
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Be merry if you are wise.
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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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If 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.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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A good man doubles the length of his existence; to have lived so as to look back with pleasure on our past existence is to live twice.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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