Think like a man of action, and act like a man of thought. Sallust
Think like a man of action, and act like a man of thought.
No mortal man has ever served at the same time his passions and his best interests. Sallust
No mortal man has ever served at the same time his passions and his best interests.
All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity. Sallust
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. Sallust
A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means.
Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others. Sallust
Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others.
Before you act, consider; when you have considered, tis fully time to act. Sallust
Before you act, consider; when you have considered, tis fully time to act.
The higher your station, the less your liberty. Sallust
The higher your station, the less your liberty.
Every bad precedent originated as a justifiable measure. Sallust
Every bad precedent originated as a justifiable measure.
The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes. Sallust
The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.
They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it. Sallust
They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.
