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No mortal man has ever served at the same time his passions and his best interests.Sallust
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Namque pauci libertatem, pars magna iustos dominos volunt.( Few men desire freedom, the greater part desire just masters.)Sallust
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Only a few prefer liberty- the majority seek nothing more than fair masters.Sallust
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Harmony makes small things grow. Lack of it makes big things decay.Sallust
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They envy the distinction I have won; let them, therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.Sallust
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Get good counsel before you begin: and when you have decided act promptly.Sallust
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Necessity makes even the timid brave.Sallust
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In victory even the cowardly like to boast while in adverse times even the brave are discredited.Sallust
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Every man is the architect of his own fortune.Sallust
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To like and dislike the same things this is what makes a solid friendship.Sallust
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Get good counsel before you begin and when you have decided act promptly.Sallust
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By union the smallest states thrive by discord the greatest are destroyed.Sallust
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In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk bravery is a rampart of defense.Sallust
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Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay.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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To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship.Sallust
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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
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All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.Sallust
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The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.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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He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing.Sallust