That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
MARTIALShort 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.
More Martial Quotes
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Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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Life is not merely to be alive, but to be well.
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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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What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
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Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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I am a shell-fish just come from being saturated with the waters of the Lucrine lake, near Baiae; but now I luxuriously thrust for noble pickle.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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Gifts are like hooks.
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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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Believing hear, what you deserve to hear: Your birthday as my own to me is dear. But yours gives most; for mine did only lend Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
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My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
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He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
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