To rob, to ravage, to murder, in their imposing language, are the arts of civil policy. When they have made the world a solitude, they call it peace.
TACITUSThe most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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