Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
TACITUSThe hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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In all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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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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Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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