The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
TACITUS[That form of] eloquence, the foster-child of licence, which fools call liberty. [Lat., Eloquentia, alumna licentiae, quam stulti libertatem vocabant.]
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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[That form of] eloquence, the foster-child of licence, which fools call liberty. [Lat., Eloquentia, alumna licentiae, quam stulti libertatem vocabant.]
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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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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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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