A dear bargain is always disagreeable, particularly as it is a reflection upon the buyer’s judgment.
PLINY THE ELDERWhen a building is about to fall down, all the mice desert it.
More Pliny the Elder Quotes
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We neglect those things which are under our very eyes, and heedless of things within our grasp, pursue those which are afar off.
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Nothing which we can imagine about Nature is incredible.
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We live by reposing trust in each other.
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But with man, — by Hercules! most of his misfortunes are occasioned by man.
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The desire to know a thing is heightened by its gratification being deferred.
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In wine there is health.
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No man’s abilities are so remarkably shining as not to stand in need of a proper opportunity.
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In these matters the only certainty is that nothing is certain.
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Always act in such a way as to secure the love of your neighbour.
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On a farm the best fertilizer is the master’s eye.
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No one is wise at all times.
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Nothing is more useful than wine for strengthening the body and also more detrimental to our pleasure if moderation be lacking.
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War should neither be feared nor provoked.
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Wine refreshes the stomach, sharpens the appetite, blunts care and sadness, and conduces to slumber.
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Such is the audacity of man, that he hath learned to counterfeit Nature, yea, and is so bold as to challenge her in her work.
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