The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
TACITUSBenefits 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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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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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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Cassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
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All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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