The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
TACITUSPerdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
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The powerful hold in deep remembrance an ill-timed pleasantry. [Lat., Facetiarum apud praepotentes in longum memoria est.]
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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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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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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