There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
MARTIALA cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
More Martial Quotes
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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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I have not hated the man, but his faults.
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I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.
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You ask what a nice girl will do? She won’t give an inch, but she won’t say no.
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If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.
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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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You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
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I’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
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However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still greater than the dish.
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