The word liberty has been falsely used by persons who, being degenerately profligate in private life, and mischievous in public, had no hope left but in fomenting discord.
TACITUSThe sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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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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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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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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In valor there is hope.
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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