He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
MARTIALYou importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them.
More Martial Quotes
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No amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams.
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Be merry if you are wise.
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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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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a book is hard.
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
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It is feeling and force of imagination that make us eloquent.
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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