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.
SALLUSTIn battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense.
More Sallust Quotes
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One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he is.
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Of the bodies in the cosmos, some imitate mind and move in orbits; some imitate soul and move in a straight line, fire and air upward, earth and water downward.
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It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.
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Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most powerful are broken down by discord.
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To have the same desires and the same aversion is assuredly a firm bond of friendship.
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Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.
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Every bad precedent originated as a justifiable measure.
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The very life which we enjoy is short.
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Fame is the shadow of passion standing in the light.
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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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The fame which is based on wealth or beauty is a frail and fleeting thing; but virtue shines for ages with undiminished lustre.
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He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing.
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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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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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Not by vows nor by womanish prayers is the help of the gods obtained; success comes through vigilance, energy, wise counsel.
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