In valor there is hope.
TACITUSThere can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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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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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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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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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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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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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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