He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
TACITUSThose in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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When a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
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Following Emporer Nero’s command, “Let the Christians be exterminated!:” . . . they [the Christians] were made the subjects of sport; they were covered with the hides of wild beasts and worried to death by dogs, or nailed to crosses or set fire to, and when the day waned, burned to serve for the evening lights.
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