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If you want him to mourn, you had best leave him nothing.

Martial

Work divided is in that manner shortened.
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Division Short Work
Tis easy to write epigrams nicely, but to write a book is hard.
MARTIAL

Book Easy Hard Writing Yourself
Wine and women bring misery.
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Alcohol Misery Wine
Too late is tomorrow’s life; live for today.
MARTIAL

Day Life Present
Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Greatness Present Return
You puff the poets of other days, The living you deplore. Spare me the accolade: your praise Is not worth dying for.
MARTIAL

Death Live Poet Praise Worth
A fisherman’s walk: three steps and overboard.
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Man Walk
If fame is to come only after death, I am in no hurry for it.
MARTIAL

Death Fame Hurry Myself
Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you’re a good man, you’re a wonder!
MARTIAL

Goodness Man Yourself
The face that cannot smile is never fair.
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Face Fair Happiness Smile
Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
MARTIAL

Page Stand Thief Yourself
A good man enlarges the term of his own existence.
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Existence Goodness Himself Man Term
That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
MARTIAL

Agreement Food Movie Prevent Proud
Birds of a feather will flock together.
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Bird Friendship Togetherness
You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
MARTIAL

Day Fear Yourself
What quick wit is found in sudden straits!
MARTIAL

Finding Quick Sudden

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