They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.
SALLUSTAll those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.
More Sallust Quotes
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No grief reaches the dead.
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Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.
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The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.
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Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most powerful are broken down by discord.
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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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Advise well before you begin, and when you have maturely considered, then act with promptitude.
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The poorest of men are the most useful to those seeking power.
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Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so, execute with vigour.
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Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible.
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Before you act consider; when you have considered, tis fully time to act.
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Just to stir things up seemed a great reward in itself.
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Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.
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But the case has proved that to be true which Appius says in his songs, that each man is the maker of his own fate.
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The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile; intellectual superiority is a possession glorious and eternal.
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Enough words, little wisdom.
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