Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
MARTIALI do not hate the man, but his vices.
More Martial Quotes
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I wont let a wife lead me to the altar.
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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See, how the liver is swollen larger than a fat goose! In amazement you will exclaim: Where could this possibly grow?
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Your seventh wife, Phileros, is now being buried in your field. No man’s field brings him greater profit than yours, Phileros.
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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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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You ask what a nice girl will do? She won’t give an inch, but she won’t say no.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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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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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.
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This I ask, is it not madness to kill thyself in order to escape death?
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Givers of great dinners know few enemies.
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While an ant was wandering under the shade of the tree of Phaeton, a drop of amber enveloped the tiny insect; thus she, who in life was disregarded, became precious by death.
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Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are bald. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are carrotty. Why do I not kiss you, Philaenis? you are one-eyed. He who kisses you, Philaenis, sins against nature.
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It is easy in adversity to despise death; he has real fortitude who dares to live and be wretched.
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