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“To have the same desires and the same aversion is assuredly a firm bond of friendship.”

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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. more

“No one has become immortal by sloth; nor has any parent prayed that his children should live forever; but rather that they should lead an honorable and upright life. [Lat., Ignavia nemo immortalis factus: neque quisquam parens liberis, uti aeterni forent, optavit; magis, uti boni honestique vitam exigerent.]”

Life Should Children Parent Forever Immortal Honorable Live Forever Sloth Nemo

Author:Sallust

“But few prize honour more than money.”

Money Prize Honour

Author:Sallust

“The glory of riches and of beauty is frail and transitory; virtue remains bright and eternal. [Lat., Divitarum et formae gloria fluxa atque fragilis; virtus clara aeternaque habetur.]”

Virtue Eternal Glory Remains Riches Frail Transitory Gloria Clara

Author:Sallust

“Enough words, little wisdom. [Lat., Satis eloquentiae sapientiae parum.]”

Littles Enough

Author:Sallust

“I have been on the same dose of anti-depressants for 15 years, and my nerves still go up and down in cycles; but my nerves are cycling at a lower level than they were before.”

Years Has Beens Stills Levels Cycles Nerves Up And Down Dose Cycling Depressants

Author:Temple Grandin

“By the wicked the good conduct of others is always dreaded.”

Wicked

Author:Sallust

“Deliberate before you begin; but, having carefully done so, execute with vigour.”

Done Deliberate

Author:Sallust

“One can ever assume to be what he is not, and to conceal what he is.”

Assuming

Author:Sallust

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