You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
MARTIALHe who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
More Martial Quotes
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If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.
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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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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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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
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Joys do not stay, but take wing and fly away.
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Be merry if you are wise.
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Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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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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Gifts are like hooks.
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You are so pure in mind and heart, In aspect, too, so mild, I wonder that you ever could Implant your wife with child.
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Can the fish love the fisherman?
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Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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You admire, Vacerra, only the poets of old and praise only those who are dead. Pardon me, I beseech you, Vacerra, if I think death too high a price to pay for your praise.
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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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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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There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
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From no place can you exclude the fates.
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However great the dish that holds the turbot, the turbot is still greater than the dish.
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Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
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The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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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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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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