The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
TACITUSKeen at the start, but careless at the end.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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Necessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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