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Do as much as possible, and talk of yourself as little as possible
Sallust
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Sallust
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Gaius Sallustius Crispus
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Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate.
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The fact that the stars predict high or low rank for the father of the person whose horoscope is taken, teaches that they do not always make things happen but sometimes only indicate things. For how could things which preceded the birth depend upon the birth?
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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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