Necessity makes even the timid brave.
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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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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Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible.
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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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The Gods being good and making all things, there is no positive evil, it only comes by absence of good; just as darkness itself does not exist, but only comes about by absence of light.
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Distinguished ancestors shed a powerful light on their descendants, and forbid the concealment either of their merits or of their demerits.
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The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.
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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.
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All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.
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The Romans assisted their allies and friends, and acquired friendships by giving rather than receiving kindness.
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Every bad precedent originated as a justifiable measure.
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The glory of wealth and of beauty is fleeting and frail; virtue is illustrious and everlasting.
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Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so, execute with vigour.
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No man underestimates the wrongs he suffers; many take them more seriously than is right.
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The soul is the captain and ruler of the life of morals.
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