It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
TACITUSRulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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Even honor and virtue make enemies, condemning, as they do, their opposites by too close a contrast.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
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Nothing mortal is so unstable and subject to change as power which has no foundation.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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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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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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