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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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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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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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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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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.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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[That form of] eloquence, the foster-child of licence, which fools call liberty. [Lat., Eloquentia, alumna licentiae, quam stulti libertatem vocabant.]
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Valor is the contempt of death and pain.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
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