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Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.

Martial

Be satisfied, and pleased with what thou art, Act cheerfully and well thou allotted part; Enjoy the present hour, be thankful for the past, And neither fear, nor wish, the approaches of the last.
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Cheer Enjoyment Fear Past Satisfaction Thankful
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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Body Old Revolution
To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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Death Glory Late
It is not, believe me, the act of a wise man to say, “I will live.” To-morrow’s life is too late; live to-day.
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Believe Day Man Myself Wisdom
There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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God Live Religious
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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Accomplishment High Life Possession Short Value Yourself
I do not hate the man, but his vices.
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Hate Himself Man One Liner Vice
Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
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Ash Glory Late
If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.
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Himself Leaving Mourn
Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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Day Ourselves Pass Score
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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Bury Death Profit Wife Yourself
Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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Enjoyment Existence Health Life
Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
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Fly Happiness Wings
Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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Enemy Food Greatness
Birds of a feather will flock together.
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Bird Friendship Togetherness
Can the fish love the fisherman?
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Deep Love One Liner

Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.

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