Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
TACITUSThe unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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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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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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Rumor is not always wrong
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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