Every bird that upwards swings Bears the Cross upon its wings.
MARTIALLaugh, if thou art wise.
More Martial Quotes
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Your page stands against you and says to you that you are a thief.
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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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You complain, friend Swift, of the length of my epigrams, but you yourself write nothing. Yours are shorter.
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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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I’m what I seem; not any dyer gave, But nature dyed this colour that I have.
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I am a shell-fish just come from being saturated with the waters of the Lucrine lake, near Baiae; but now I luxuriously thrust for noble pickle.
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A cook should double one sense have: for he Should taster for himself and master be.
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Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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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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Believing hear, what you deserve to hear: Your birthday as my own to me is dear. But yours gives most; for mine did only lend Me to the world; yours gave to me a friend.
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Life’s not just about being alive, but being well.
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There is no living with thee, nor without thee.
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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If you have any shame, forbear to pluck the beard of a dead lion.
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Red-haired, black-lipped, club-footed, and blink-eyed; if you’re a good man, you’re a wonder!
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