It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
TACITUSFlatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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It is a characteristic of the human mind to hate the man one has injured.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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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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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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