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Sallust quotes

Roman Historian

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All persons who are enthusiastic that they should transcend the other animals ought to strive with the utmost effort not to pass through a life of silence, like cattle, which nature has fashioned to be prone and obedient to their stomachs. Sallust
Sallust quote: "In my own case, who have spent my whole life in the practice..."
In my own case, who have spent my whole life in the practice of virtue, right conduct from habitual has become natural. Sallust
He only seems to me to live, and to make proper use of life, who sets himself some serious work to do, and seeks the credit of a task well and skillfully performed. 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. Sallust
Sallust quote: "All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred,..."
All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity. Sallust
Sallust quote: "The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and..."
The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes. Sallust
Sallust quote: "To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a..."
To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship. Sallust
Sallust quote: "Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends..."
Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty. Sallust
Sallust quote: "No mortal man has ever served at the same time his passions..."
No mortal man has ever served at the same time his passions and his best interests. Sallust
The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile; intellectual superiority is a possession glorious and eternal. 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. Sallust
Sallust quote: "Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are..."
Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate. Sallust
Sallust quote: "A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat..."
A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means. Sallust
If a man is ambitious for power, he can have no better supporters than the poor: They are not worried about their own possessions, since they have none, and whatever will put something in their pockets is right and proper in their eyes." (Jugurthine War 86.3) Sallust
Sallust quote: "Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and..."
Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others. Sallust

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