Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.
SALLUSTEverything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.
SALLUSTIt is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.
SALLUSTTo someone seeking power, the poorest man is the most useful.
SALLUSTFortune rules in all things, and advances and depresses things more out of her own will than right and justice.
SALLUSTAll who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.
SALLUSTThe fame which is based on wealth or beauty is a frail and fleeting thing; but virtue shines for ages with undiminished lustre.
SALLUSTNot by vows nor by womanish prayers is the help of the gods obtained; success comes through vigilance, energy, wise counsel.
SALLUSTThe glory of riches and of beauty is frail and transitory; virtue remains bright and eternal.
SALLUSTOne can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he is.
SALLUSTSmall endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most powerful are broken down by discord.
SALLUSTA good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means.
SALLUSTAmbition drove many men to become false; to have one thought locked in the breast, another ready on the tongue.
SALLUSTNeither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.
SALLUSTEverything that rises sets, and everything that grows, grows old.
SALLUSTIn victory even the cowardly like to boast, while in adverse times even the brave are discredited.
SALLUSTNo mortal man has ever served at the same time his passions and his best interests.
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