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.
TACITUSIt is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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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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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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