Distinguished ancestors shed a powerful light on their descendants, and forbid the concealment either of their merits or of their demerits. Sallust ancestorconcealmentdemerit Change image and share on social
Small communities grow great through harmony, great ones fall to pieces through discord. Sallust communitydiscordfall Change image and share on social
Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master. Sallust desirelibertyman Change image and share on social
Every man is the architect of his own fortune. Sallust architectfortuneman Change image and share on social
In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery. Sallust armbriberyforce Change image and share on social
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 creditlifelive Change image and share on social
To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship. Sallust dislikefriendshipmake Change image and share on social
We employ the mind to rule, the body to serve. Sallust bodyemploymind Change image and share on social
In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense. Sallust battlebraverycoward Change image and share on social
The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile; intellectual superiority is a possession glorious and eternal. Sallust beautyeternalfame Change image and share on social