Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate. — Sallust
The glory that goes with wealth is fleeting and fragile; virtue is a possession glorious and eternal. — Sallust
In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery. — Sallust
In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit — Sallust
In my own case, who have spent my whole life in the practice of virtue, right conduct from habitual has become natural. — Sallust
Kings are more prone to mistrust the good than the bad; and they are always afraid of the virtues of others. — Sallust
Most honorable are services rendered to the state; even if they do not go beyond words, they are not to be despised. — Sallust
Ambition drove many men to become false; to have one thought locked in the breast, another ready on the tongue. — Sallust
Distinguished ancestors shed a powerful light on their descendants, and forbid the concealment either. — Sallust