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Ambition breaks the ties of blood, and forgets the obligations of gratitude.

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Every bad precedent originated as a justifiable measure.

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It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.

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In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art.

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To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship.

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The higher your station, the less your liberty.

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Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.

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The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile; intellectual superiority is a possession glorious and eternal.

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Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others.

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Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible.

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Nationality: Roman

Type: Historian

Born: Unknown

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