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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.

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Tacitus
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Publius Cornelius Tacitus
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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