To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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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That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
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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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There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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He who thinks that the lives of Priam and of Nestor were long is much deceived and mistaken. Life consists not in living, but in enjoying health.
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The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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When your crowd of attendants so loudly applaud you, Pomponius, it is not you, but your banquet, that is eloquent.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Your seventh wife, Phileros, is now being buried in your field. No man’s field brings him greater profit than yours, Phileros.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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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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If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.
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