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.
TACITUSIt is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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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 worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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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 hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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