Sallust Quotes

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Sallust, born in 86 BC and died in 35 BC, was a prominent Roman politician and historian. Known for his concise and forceful writing style, as well as his profound political insights, he was an important figure during the Roman Republic.

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“In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery.”

Force Opinion Arms Kings Overcoming Shameful Bribery

Author:Sallust

“To hope for safety in flight, when you have turned away from the enemy the arms by which the body is defended, is indeed madness. In battle those who are most afraid are always in most danger; but courage is equivalent to rampart.”

Body Enemy Courage Danger Arms Battle Madness Safety Flight

Book:Sallust's Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jugurthine War

Source: Sallust's Conspiracy of Catiline and the Jugurthine War

“It is always easy enough to take up arms, but very difficult to lay them down; the commencement and the termination of war are notnecessarily in the same hands; even a coward may begin, but the end comes only when the victors are willing.”

May War Ends Enough Hands Easy Difficult Willing Arms Lays Coward Commencement Termination

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“Neither the army nor the treasury, but friends, are the true supports of the throne; for friends cannot be collected by force of arms, nor purchased with money; they are the offspring of kindness and sincerity.”

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Author:Sallust

About the Author

Born: 86 BC
Died: 35 BC
Known for: Politician
Quotes: 110

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