The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
MARTIALSuch are thou and I: but what I am thou canst not be; what thou art any one of the multitude may be.
More Martial Quotes
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It is to live twice when we can enjoy the recollections of our former life.
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I have not hated the man, but his faults.
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What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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Wish to be what you are, and wish for no other position.
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It is folly to waste labour about trifles.
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Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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Glory comes too late when we are nought but ashes.
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Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
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Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you’re a good man, you’re a wonder!
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Wine and women bring misery.
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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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To the ashes of the dead glory comes too late.
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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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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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