Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
TACITUSOld things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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All those things that are now field to be of the greatest antiquity were at one time new; what we to-day hold up by example will rank hereafter as precedent.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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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 less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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