In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery. – Sallust
All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity. – Sallust
All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity. – Sallust
Ambition drove many men to become false; to have one thought locked in the breast, another ready on the tongue. – Sallust
Most honorable are services rendered to the State; even if they do not go beyond words, they are not to be despised. – Sallust
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. – Sallust
Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate. – Sallust
The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile; intellectual superiority is a possession glorious and eternal. – Sallust
The glory that goes with wealth is fleeting and fragile; virtue is a possession glorious and eternal. – Sallust
Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty. – Sallust
