The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
TACITUSIt is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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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 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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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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This I regard as history’s highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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