None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
TACITUSNeglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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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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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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