Things forbidden have a secret charm.
TACITUSThe Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
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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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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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Abuse if you slight it, will gradually die away; but if you show yourself irritated, you will be thought to have deserved it.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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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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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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