The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
TACITUSGreat empires are not maintained by timidity.
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Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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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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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
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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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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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