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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.

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A bad peace is even worse than war.

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When the state is most corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.

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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.

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Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.

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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.

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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.

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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.

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Prosperity is the measure or touchstone of virtue, for it is less difficult to bear misfortune than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.

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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.

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Nationality: Roman

Type: Historian

Born: Unknown

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