My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
MARTIALHe who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
More Martial Quotes
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
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To have nothing is not poverty.
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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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Gifts are like hooks.
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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The shameless Chloe placed on the tombs of her seven husbands the inscription, “The work of Chloe.” How could she have expressed herself more plainly?
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
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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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If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
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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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Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.
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What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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