People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
TACITUSForethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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No one in Germany laughs at vice, nor do they call it the fashion to corrupt and to be corrupted.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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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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It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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