They create desolation, and call it peace.
They create desolation, and call it peace.
A peace may be so wretched as not to be ill exchanged for war.
Whatever is unknown is magnified.
If we must fall, we should boldly meet the danger.
It is of eloquence as of a flame it requires matter to feed it, motion to excite it, and it brightens as it burns.
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.
Power is more retained by wary measures than by daring counsels.
We accomplish more by prudence than by force.
When they make a desolation they call it peace. Ubi solitudinem faciunt pacem appellant.
The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
Such being the happiness of the times, that you may think as you wish, And speak as you think.
There is no less danger from great fame than from infamy.
Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
It is a weakness of your human nature to hate those whom you have wronged.
Nothing is so weak and unstable as a reputation for power not based on force.
Even war is better than a wretched peace.
Lust of power is the most flagrant of all passions.
You might believe a good man easily, a great man with pleasure. Bonum virum facile crederes, magnum libenter.
Annales, said of Galba By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled. Omnium consensu capax imperii nisi imperasset.
The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms. Armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes.
The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
In all things there is a law of cycles.
The brave and bold persist even against fortune the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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