Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
TACITUSThe gods are on the side of the stronger.
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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When a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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Abuse if you slight it, will gradually die away; but if you show yourself irritated, you will be thought to have deserved it.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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