Necessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
TACITUSThe grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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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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All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
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The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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