In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
MARTIALNothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
More Martial Quotes
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A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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Short is the life of those who possess great accomplishments, and seldom do they reach a good old age. Whatever thou lovest, pray that thou mayest not set too high a value on it.
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Gifts are like fish-hooks; for who is not aware that the greedy char is deceived by the fly which he swallows?
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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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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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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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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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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
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