Sallust
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“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.” -Sallust
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“Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.” -Sallust
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“As the blessings of health and fortune have a beginning, so they must also find an end. Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.” -Sallust
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“Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay.” -Sallust
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“A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means.” -Sallust
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“The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.” -Sallust
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“The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile intellectual superiority is a possession glorious and eternal.” -Sallust
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“All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.” -Sallust
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