The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
TACITUSNo hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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