There is nothing more contemptible than a bald man who pretends to have hair.
MARTIALI have not hated the man, but his faults.
More Martial Quotes
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In adversity it is easy to despise life; he is truly brave who can endure a wreched life.
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Some good, some so-so, and lots plain bad: that’s how a book of poems is made, my Friend.
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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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Our days pass by, and are scored against us.
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He who thinks that the lives of Priam and of Nestor were long is much deceived and mistaken. Life consists not in living, but in enjoying health.
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Make it a point not to be over-fascinating.
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A novice always behaves with propriety.
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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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To-morrow I will live, the fool does say; To-day itself’s too late, the wise lived yesterday.
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Whoever makes great presents, expects great presents in return.
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Conceal a flaw, and the world will imagine the worst.
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The African lions rush to attack bulls; they do not attack butterflies.
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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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Birds of a feather will flock together.
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My poems are naughty, but my life is pure.
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