To be able to enjoy one’s past life is to live twice.
MARTIALBe merry if you are wise.
More Martial Quotes
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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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That which prevents disagreeable flies from feeding on your repast, was once the proud tail of a splendid bird.
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Of no day can the retrospect cause pain to a good man.
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Laugh, if thou art wise.
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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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There is no glory in outstripping donkeys.
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No hero to me is the man who, by easy shedding of his blood, purchases fame: my hero is he who, without death, can win praise.
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Man loves malice, but not against one-eyed men nor the unfortunate, but against the fortunate and proud.
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Fortune gives too much to many, enough to none.
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If fame comes after death, I’m in no hurry for it.
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They let out on hire their passions and eloquence. [Referring to lawyers.]
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Life consists not merely in existing, but in enjoying health.
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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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You give me nothing during your life, but you promise to provide for me at your death. If you are not a fool, you know what I wish for!
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