Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
TACITUSWhen men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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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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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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