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There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.

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I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, “I do not love thee.”
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Love Myself
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
Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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Enough Fortune Unfair
Virtue extends our days: he lives two lives who relives his past with pleasure.
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Day Himself Past Pleasure Virtue
What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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Man Please Satisfaction
Laugh, if thou art wise.
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Laughter One Liner Wisdom
Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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Fascination One Liner Point
If you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.
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Death Shame Yourself
There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
MARTIAL

God Live Religious
Why do strong arms fatigue themselves with frivolous dumbbells? To dig a vineyard is worthier exercise for men.
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Arms Exercise Man Strong Worthy
A novice always behaves with propriety.
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Beginning Behavior Novice
Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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Honey Similar
When your crowd of attendants so loudly applaud you, Pomponius, it is not you, but your banquet, that is eloquent.
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Attendant Crowd Elegant Loud Praise Yourself
A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
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Existence Goodness Himself Man Term
I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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Believe Man Myself Please
Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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Leather Remember Yourself

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