Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
TACITUSThe persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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No one in Germany laughs at vice, nor do they call it the fashion to corrupt and to be corrupted.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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