Quotes By Sallust
Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate.
Sallust
Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.
Sallust
In my own case, who have spent my whole life in the practice of virtue, right conduct from habitual has become natural.
Sallust
Most honorable are services rendered to the State; even if they do not go beyond words, they are not to be despised.
Sallust
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
Ambition drove many men to become false; to have one thought locked in the breast, another ready on the tongue.
Sallust
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
The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile; intellectual superiority 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
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