We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
TACITUSCorruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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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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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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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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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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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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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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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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