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“Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.”

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Tacitus, born in 56 AD and died in 117 AD, was a renowned Roman historian of the ancient period. His works are known for their rigorous factual recording and profound critical analysis, with 'The Annals' and 'The Histories' being significant sources for the study of the early history of the Roman Empire. more

“We didn't think much in the air corps of a fellow who wangled a cushy job out of his C.O. by buttering him up. It was hard for me to believe that God thought much of a man who tried to wangle salvation by fulsome flattery. I should have thought the worship most pleasing to him was to do your best according to your lights.”

Thinking Men Should Believe Hard God Light Jobs Air Worship Should Have Fellows Salvation Flattery

Book:The Razor's Edge

Source: The Razor's Edge

“Perhaps the most important use of money - It saves time. Life is so short, and there's so much to do, one can't afford to waste a minute; and just think how much you waste, for instance, in walking from place to place instead of going by bus and in going by bus instead of by taxi.”

Thinking Important Use Life Is Money Minutes Walking Waste Instance Bus Taxi Life Is So Short

Author:W. Somerset Maugham

“A mother only does her children harm if she makes them the only concern of her life.”

Ifs Children Doe Mother Concern Harm

Book:The Razor's Edge

Source: The Razor's Edge

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