You’ll get no laurel crown for outrunning a burrow.
MARTIALA cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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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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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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A 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.
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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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My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
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Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.
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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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Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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