But assuredly Fortune rules in all things; she raised to eminence or buries in oblivion everything from caprice rather than from well-regulated principle.
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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He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing.
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The very life which we enjoy is short.
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It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.
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Each man the architect of his own fate.
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To have the same desires and the same aversion is assuredly a firm bond of friendship.
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Enough words, little wisdom.
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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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But at power or wealth, for the sake of which wars, and all kinds of strife, arise among mankind, we do not aim; we desire only our liberty, which no honorable man relinquishes but with his life.
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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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The poorest of men are the most useful to those seeking power.
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A good man prefers to suffer rather than overcome injustice with evil.
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Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so, execute with vigour.
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The Romans assisted their allies and friends, and acquired friendships by giving rather than receiving kindness.
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The higher your station, the less your liberty.
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There were few who preferred honor to money.
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