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The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.

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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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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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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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