It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
TACITUSA desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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