It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
TACITUSThe Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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