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The glory of wealth and of beauty is fleeting and frail virtue is illustrious and everlasting.

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Sallust
Ancient Roman Historian
Ancient Roman Military Personnel
Ancient Roman Politician
Poet
Politician
Writer
Gaius Sallustius Crispus
Illustrious
Frail
Fleeting
Everlasting
Glory
Wealth
Virtue
Beauty

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Before you act consider when you have considered, tis fully time to act.
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They envy the distinction I have won let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.
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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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