We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
TACITUSLiberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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The powerful hold in deep remembrance an ill-timed pleasantry. [Lat., Facetiarum apud praepotentes in longum memoria est.]
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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Cassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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