A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
TACITUSRumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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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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The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
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So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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