I would not miss your face, your neck, your hands, your limbs, your bosom and certain other of your charms. Indeed, not to become boring by naming them all, I could do without you, Chloe, altogether.
MARTIALFrom no place can you exclude the fates.
More Martial Quotes
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Hidden evils are most dreaded.
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Service cannot be expected from a friend in service; let him be a freeman who wishes to be my master.
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Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
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There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
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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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You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!
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You’ll get no laurel crown for outrunning a burrow.
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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 jar of wine so priceless did not deserve to die. and Never think of leaving perfume or wines to your heir. Administer these youself and let him have the money.
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I believe that man to be wretched whom none can please.
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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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The swan murmurs sweet strains with a flattering tongue, itself the singer of its own dirge.
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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Neither fear your death’s day nor long for it.
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