Quotes By Sallust

It is a law of human nature that in victory even the coward may boast of his prowess, while defeat injures the reputation even of the brave.

In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense.

The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile; intellectual superiority is a possession glorious and eternal.

Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.

Ambition breaks the ties of blood, and forgets the obligations of gratitude.

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

All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.

A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means.

He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing.

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