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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.

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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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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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Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
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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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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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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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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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