Quotes by Sallust

Sallust, born Gaius Sallustius Crispus around 86 BC, was a prominent Roman historian and politician whose works have profoundly shaped our understanding of the late Roman Republic. Known for his incisive analysis of political corruption and moral decay, he served as a tribune and later became a supporter of Julius Caesar. His key texts, including "The Jugurthine War" and "The Conspiracy of Catiline," not only provide historical accounts but also offer timeless reflections on power and morality, solidifying his legacy as one of antiquity's most insightful chroniclers.

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"All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity."

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"He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing."

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"The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes."

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"Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay."

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"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."

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"Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master."

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"Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty."

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"In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense."

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"All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity."

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