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If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.

Martial

He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
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Burden Himself Weigh
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
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.
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Charm Prize Rare Suit
Be content to be what you are, and prefer nothing to it, and do not fear or wish for your last day.
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Content Preference Yourself
Who gives to friends so much from Fate secures, That is the only wealth for ever yours.
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Fate Friendship Secure Wealth Yourself
Neither fear your death’s day nor long for it.
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Day Death Fear Yourself
It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
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Enjoyment Former Life Live
Laugh, if thou art wise.
MARTIAL

Laughter One Liner Wisdom
Remember, cobbler, to keep to your leather.
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Leather Remember Yourself
To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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Enjoyment Life Live Past
What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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Man Please Satisfaction
Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
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Animal Bird Wings
Life is not living, but living in health.
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Health Life Live One Liner
That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
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Agreement Food Movie Prevent Proud
A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
MARTIAL

Man Walk
I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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Believe Man Myself Please

If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.

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