Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
TACITUSNo one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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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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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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Rumor is not always wrong
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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