[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
TACITUSBy punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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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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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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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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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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