Most honorable are services rendered to the State; even if they do not go beyond words, they are not to be despised. Sallust Read Quote
In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art. Sallust Read Quote
He only seems to me to live, and to make proper use of life, who sets himself some serious work to do, and seeks the credit of a task well and skillfully performed. Sallust Read Quote
Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others. Sallust Read Quote
It is a law of human nature that in victory even the coward may boast of his prowess, while defeat injures the reputation even of the brave. Sallust Read Quote
