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I am my nearest neighbour.

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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet the danger. [Lat., Si cadere necesse est, occurendum discrimini.]
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Our magistrates discharge their duties best at the beginning and fall off toward the end. [Lat., Initia magistratuum nostrorum meliora, ferme finis inclinat.]
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Falsehood avails itself of haste and uncertainty.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
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