The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
TACITUSIt is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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To plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire; and where they make a wilderness, they call it peace.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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