The man who is roused neither by glory nor by danger it is in vain to exhort; terror closes the ears of the mind.
SALLUSTIn 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.
More Sallust Quotes
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The very life which we enjoy is short.
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In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery.
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By union the smallest states thrive. By discord the greatest are destroyed.
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Among intellectual pursuits, one of the most useful is the recording of past events.
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Get good counsel before you begin; and when you have decided, act promptly.
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The soul is the captain and ruler of the life of morals.
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For harmony makes small states great, while discord undermines the mightiest empires.
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Just to stir things up seemed a great reward in itself.
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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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All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.
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The glory of riches and of beauty is frail and transitory; virtue remains bright and eternal.
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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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When the prizes fall to the lot of the wicked, you will not find many who are virtuous for virtue’s sake.
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No man underestimates the wrongs he suffers; many take them more seriously than is right.
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In my own case, who have spent my whole life in the practice of virtue, right conduct from habitual has become natural.
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