Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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More Martial Quotes
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Whoever is not too wise is wise.
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A man who lives everywhere lives nowhere.
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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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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 feeling and force of imagination that make us eloquent.
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You should not fear, nor yet should you wish for your last day.
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Genuine is the sorrow endured without anyone else knowing about it.
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A vagrant is everywhere at home.
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Neither fear your death’s day nor long for it.
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Every epigram should resemble a bee; it should have sting, honey, and brevity.
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You crystal break, for fear of breaking it: Careless and careful hands like faults commit.
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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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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
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I do not love thee, Sabidius, nor can I say why; I can only say this, “I do not love thee.”
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