To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
TACITUS[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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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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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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In valor there is hope.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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