Life is not living, but living in health.
MARTIALThat which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
More Martial Quotes
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Be satisfied, and pleased with what thou art, Act cheerfully and well thou allotted part; Enjoy the present hour, be thankful for the past, And neither fear, nor wish, the approaches of the last.
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Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
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Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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He who weighs his burdens, can bear them.
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To have nothing is not poverty.
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Tomorrow’s life is too late. Live today.
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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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Be cheerful, if you are wise.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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There is nothing more revolting than an old busybody.
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For wealth’s now given to none but to the rich.
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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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If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.
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I have granted you much that you asked: and yet you never cease to ask of me. He who refuses nothing, Atticilla, will soon have nothing to refuse.
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