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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.

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Tacitus
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Publius Cornelius Tacitus
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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We are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Reckless adventure is the fool's hazard.
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Valor is the contempt of death and pain.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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