Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
TACITUSIt is a characteristic of the human mind to hate the man one has injured.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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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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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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It is a characteristic of the human mind to hate the man one has injured.
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