The word liberty has been falsely used by persons who, being degenerately profligate in private life, and mischievous in public, had no hope left but in fomenting discord.
TACITUSRulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.
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When a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
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In valor there is hope.
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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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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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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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