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.
Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible - Sallust
Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible
- Sallust
It is always easy to begin a war, but very difficult to stop one. - Sallust
It is always easy to begin a war, but very difficult to stop one.
Everything that rises sets, and everything that grows, grows old. - Sallust
Everything that rises sets, and everything that grows, grows old.
To someone seeking power, the poorest man is the most useful. - Sallust
To someone seeking power, the poorest man is the most useful.
Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate. - Sallust
Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate.
Enough words, little wisdom. [Lat., Satis eloquentiae sapientiae parum.] - Sallust
Enough words, little wisdom. [Lat., Satis eloquentiae sapientiae parum.]
It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer. - Sallust
It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.
Small communities grow great through harmony, great ones fall to pieces through discord. - Sallust
Small communities grow great through harmony, great ones fall to pieces through discord.
Each man the architect of his own fate. - Sallust
Each man the architect of his own fate.
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