The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
TACITUSThe lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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Solitudinem faciunt pacem appellant. They make a wilderness and they call it peace.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
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The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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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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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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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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