In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
TACITUSBodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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The word liberty has been falsely used by persons who, being degenerately profligate in private life, and mischievous in public, had no hope left but in fomenting discord.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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To rob, to ravage, to murder, in their imposing language, are the arts of civil policy. When they have made the world a solitude, they call it peace.
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