They terrify lest they should fear.
TACITUSLiberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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Necessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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