The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
TACITUSIt is the rare fortune of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks.
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The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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Benefits 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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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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It is the rare fortune of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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It is the nature of the human disposition to hate him whom you have injured.
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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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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 most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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