The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
TACITUSThe injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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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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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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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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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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