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I do not hate the man, but his vices.

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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 Commitment Mistake Slave Yourself
Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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Fascination One Liner Point
No man is quick enough to enjoy life.
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Enough Life Man Quick
In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wretched life.
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Adversity Brave Himself Life True
I do not like the man who squanders life for fame; give me the man who living makes a name.
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Fame Life Man Name Yourself
The flaw which is hidden is deemed greater than it is.
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Flaw Greatness Hide
No amount of misfortune will satisfy the man who is not satisfied with reading a hundred epigrams.
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Misfortune Reading Satisfaction
Live thy life as it were spoil and pluck the joys that fly.
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Fly Joy Life Live
Epigrams need no crier, but are content with their own tongue.
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Content Language Need
Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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Day Ourselves Pass Score
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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Bury Death Profit Wife Yourself
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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Cheer Enjoyment Fear Past Satisfaction Thankful
They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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Elegant Hire Passion
What’s a wretched man? A man whom no man pleases.
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Man Please Satisfaction
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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Amazing Animal Food Growth Possible Yourself
The virtuous man is never a novice in worldly things.
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Man Virtue World

I do not hate the man, but his vices.

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