All persons who are enthusiastic that they should transcend the other animals ought to strive with the utmost effort not to pass through a life of silence, like cattle, which nature has fashioned to be prone and obedient to their stomachs.
SALLUSTEnough words, little wisdom.
More Sallust Quotes
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The glory of wealth and of beauty is fleeting and frail; virtue is illustrious and everlasting.
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Each man the architect of his own fate.
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Greedy for the property of others, extravagant with his own
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Ambition breaks the ties of blood, and forgets the obligations of gratitude.
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Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.
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The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.
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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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All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.
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But few prize honour more than money.
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Prosperity tries the souls even of the wise.
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It is impossible that there should be so much providence in the last details, and none in the first principles. Then the arts of prophecy and of healing, which are part of the cosmos, come of the good providence of the Gods.
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They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.
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Every bad precedent originated as a justifiable measure.
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The glory of riches and of beauty is frail and transitory; virtue remains bright and eternal.
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Get good counsel before you begin; and when you have decided, act promptly.
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