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.
TACITUSMany who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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In valor there is hope.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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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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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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