You are pretty—we know it; and young—it is true; and rich—who can deny it? But when you praise yourself extravagantly, Fabulla, you appear neither rich, nor pretty, nor young.
—Martial
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
Post #3339
A deadly viper once bit a hole snipe's hide; But 'twas the viper, not the snipe, that died.
- Dave
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