All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.

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In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery.

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The glory that goes with wealth is fleeting and fragile virtue is a possession glorious and eternal.

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Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.

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The glory that goes with wealth is fleeting and fragile; virtue is a possession glorious and eternal.

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Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others.

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Ambition drove many men to become false to have one thought locked in the breast, another ready on the tongue.

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Ambition drove many men to become false; to have one thought locked in the breast, another ready on the tongue.

Sallust in The War with Catiline
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Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate.

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Most honorable are services rendered to the State; even if they do not go beyond words, they are not to be despised.

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