None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
TACITUSLegions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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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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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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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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It is the rare fortune of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks.
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Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
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Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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In valor there is hope.
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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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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
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