The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
TACITUSNone grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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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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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.
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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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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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