We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
TACITUSIn 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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Cassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
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Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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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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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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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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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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