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
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
We employ the mind to rule, the body to serve. Sallust bodyemploymind Change image and share on social
The higher your station, the less your liberty. Sallust highlibertystation Change image and share on social
It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer. Sallust conquerfailfair Change image and share on social
The glory that goes with wealth is fleeting and fragile; virtue is a possession glorious and eternal. Sallust eternalfleetfragile Change image and share on social
