The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
TACITUSValor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
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Rumor is not always wrong
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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