The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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Following Emporer Neros command, 'Let the Christians be exterminated' ... they the Christians were made the subjects of sport they were covered with the hides of wild beasts and worried to death by dogs, or nailed to crosses or set fire to, and when the day waned, burned to serve for the evening lights.Publius Cornelius Tacitus
The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms. Armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes.
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It is of eloquence as of a flame it requires matter to feed it, motion to excite it, and it brightens as it burns.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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Power is more retained by wary measures than by daring counsels.
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