All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
TACITUSIn a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
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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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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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In all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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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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