The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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Cassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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It is the nature of the human disposition to hate him whom you have injured.
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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