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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.

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If you are poor now, Aemilianus, you will always be poor. Riches are now given to none but the rich.
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Poor Rich Unfair Willing Yourself
If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
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Death Fame Hurry Myself
In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
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Adversity Brave Easy Endurance Life True
You may envy every one, but no one envies you.
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Envy Jealous Yourself
Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
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Content Language Need
There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
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Hairs Man Myself Pretend
Be merry if you are wise.
MARTIAL

One Liner Wisdom
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
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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Ant Death Life Precious Shade Value
The bee is enclosed, and shines preserved in amber, so that it seems enshrined in its own nectar.
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Nectar Preserve Shine Shrine
He who prefers to give Linus the half of what he wishes to borrow, rather than to lend him the whole, prefers to lose only the half.
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Borrow Himself Lose Preference
The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
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Swan Tongue
Laugh, if thou art wise.
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Laughter One Liner Wisdom
See, how the liver is swollen larger than a fat goose! In amazement you will exclaim: Where could this possibly grow?
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Amazing Animal Food Growth Possible Yourself
The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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Man Virtue World
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Greatness Present Return

A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.

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