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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]

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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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Nothing mortal is so unstable and subject to change as power which has no foundation.
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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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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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Following Emporer Nero’s command, “Let the Christians be exterminated!:” . . . they [the Christians] were made the subjects of sport; they were covered with the hides of wild beasts and worried to death by dogs, or nailed to crosses or set fire to, and when the day waned, burned to serve for the evening lights.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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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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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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