10 quotes by 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

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“All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.” — Sallust

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“The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile intellectual superiority is a possession glorious and eternal.” — Sallust

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

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“The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.” — Sallust

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“A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means.” — Sallust

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“Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay.” — Sallust

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“As the blessings of health and fortune have a beginning, so they must also find an end. Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.” — Sallust

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“Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.” — Sallust

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“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

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