Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
TACITUSMore faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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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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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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