Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
TACITUSThe worst hatred is that of relatives.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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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.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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Even honor and virtue make enemies, condemning, as they do, their opposites by too close a contrast.
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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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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Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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It is the rare fortune of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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In valor there is hope.
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