Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
TACITUSThe worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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Rumor is not always wrong
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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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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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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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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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