Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
MARTIALA vagrant is everywhere at home.
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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The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
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It is as good as second life to be able to look back upon our past life with pleasure.
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Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
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There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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From no place can you exclude the fates.
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Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
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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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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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To have nothing is not poverty.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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A novice always behaves with propriety.
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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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