The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.
SALLUSTBut the case has proved that to be true which Appius says in his songs, that each man is the maker of his own fate.
More Sallust Quotes
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It is always easy to begin a war, but very difficult to stop one.
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Fame is the shadow of passion standing in the light.
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In victory even the cowardly like to boast, while in adverse times even the brave are discredited.
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Enough words, little wisdom.
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The fame which is based on wealth or beauty is a frail and fleeting thing; but virtue shines for ages with undiminished lustre.
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The glory of riches and of beauty is frail and transitory; virtue remains bright and eternal.
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One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he is.
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In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art.
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We employ the mind to rule, the body to serve.
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Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others.
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To like and dislike the same things that is indeed true friendship.
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Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate.
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Harmony makes small things grow; lack of it makes great things decay.
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Poor Britons, there is some good in them after all – they produced an oyster.
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By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.
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