Abuse if you slight it, will gradually die away; but if you show yourself irritated, you will be thought to have deserved it.
TACITUSIt is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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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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The most seditious is the most cowardly.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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Such being the happiness of the times, that you may think as you wish, and speak as you think.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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In valor there is hope.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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