Tag: Sallust

For harmony makes small states great, while discord undermines the mightiest empires.

Sallust

But at power or wealth, for the sake of which wars, and all kinds of strife, arise among mankind, we do not aim; we desire only our liberty, which no honorable man relinquishes but with his life.

Sallust

Is it not better to die in a glorious attempt, than, after having been the sport of other men’s insolence, to resign a wretched and degraded existence with ignominy?

Sallust

Plenty of eloquence, not enough wisdom.

Sallust

As the blessings of health and fortune have a beginning, so they must also find an end. Everything rises but to fall, and increases but to decay.

Sallust

Harmony makes small states great, while discord undermines the mightiest empires.

Sallust

Necessity makes even the timid brave.

Sallust

Few men desire freedom, the greater part desire just masters.

Sallust

For to like the same things and to dislike the same things, only this is a strong friendship.

Sallust