An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
TACITUSBy general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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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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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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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 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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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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The powerful hold in deep remembrance an ill-timed pleasantry. [Lat., Facetiarum apud praepotentes in longum memoria est.]
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