None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
TACITUSThe injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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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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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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