The most seditious is the most cowardly.
TACITUSEvery recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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When a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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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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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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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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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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Nothing mortal is so unstable and subject to change as power which has no foundation.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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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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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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