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

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

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He who thinks that the lives of Priam and of Nestor were long is much deceived and mistaken. Life consists not in living, but in enjoying health.

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He who thinks that the lives of Priam and of Nestor were long is much deceived and mistaken. Life consists not in living, but in enjoying health.
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For life is only life when blessed with health.

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For life is only life when blessed with health.
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Of no day can the retrospect cause pain to a good man.

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Of no day can the retrospect cause pain to a good man.
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Day
Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.

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Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
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Page
To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.

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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.

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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
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Easy
There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.

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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.

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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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Honey Similar
A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.

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A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
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Term
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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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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Prize
If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.

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If your slave commits a fault, do not smash his teeth with your fists; give him some of the (hard) biscuit which famous Rhodes has sent you.
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Biscuit
He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.

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He truly sorrows who sorrows unseen.
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The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.

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The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.

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She grieves sincerely who grieves unseen.
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Unknown
There is no living with thee, nor without thee.

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There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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Religious
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]

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