As touching peaches in general, the very name in Latine whereby they are called Persica, doth evidently show that they were brought out of Persia first.
PLINY THE ELDERTrue happiness consists in being considered deserving of it.
More Pliny the Elder Quotes
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Nothing which we can imagine about Nature is incredible.
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It has become quite a common proverb that in wine there is truth (In Vino Veritas).
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This only is certain, that there is nothing certain.
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It is generally much more shameful to lose a good reputation than never to have acquired it.
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The only certainty is uncertainty
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Our youth and manhood are due to our country, but our declining years are due to ourselves.
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The best plan is to profit by the folly of others.
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Why is it that we entertain the belief that for every purpose odd numbers are the most effectual?
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There is, to be sure, no evil without something good.
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From the end spring new beginnings.
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Cats too, with what silent stealthiness, with what light steps do they creep up to a bird!
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….shellfish are the prime cause of the decline of morals and the adaptation of an extravagant lifestyle.
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In wine, there’s truth.
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In wine there is health.
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Chance is a second master.
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