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

Martial

Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
MARTIAL

Endurance Genuine Known Sorrow
He who writes distichs, wishes, I suppose, to please by brevity. But, tell me, of what avail is their brevity, when there is a whose book full of them?
MARTIAL

Book Himself Writing
In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
MARTIAL

Adversity Brave Easy Endurance Life True
There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
MARTIAL

God Live Religious
There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
MARTIAL

Animal Glory
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
MARTIAL

Elegant Hire Passion
Whoever is not too wise is wise.
MARTIAL

One Liner Wisdom
Hidden evils are most dreaded.
MARTIAL

Evil Fear Hide
One genius has made many clever artists.
MARTIAL

Artist Genius Oneself
Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
MARTIAL

Alive Health Life
If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.
MARTIAL

Poor Rich Unfair Willing Yourself
If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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Death Fame Hurry Myself
You’ll get no laurel crown for outrunning a burrow.
MARTIAL

Run Yourself
It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
MARTIAL

Enjoyment Former Life Live
My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
MARTIAL

Life Naughty Poem Purity
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.
MARTIAL

Charm Prize Rare Suit

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