Quotes from Sallust

But at power or wealth, for the sake of which wars, and all kinds of strife, arise among mankind, we do not aim; we desire only our liberty, which no honorable man relinquishes but with his life.

Everything that rises sets, and everything that grows, grows old.

Those most moved to tears by every word of a preacher are generally weak and a rascal when the feelings evaporate.

Ambition breaks the ties of blood, and forgets the obligations of gratitude.

The splendid achievements of the intellect, like the soul, are everlasting.

Covetous of others' possessions, he [Catiline] was prodigal of his own.

A city for sale and soon to perish if it finds a buyer!

All those who offer an opinion on any doubtful point should first clear their minds of every sentiment of dislike, friendship, anger or pity.

The fame that goes with wealth and beauty is fleeting and fragile intellectual superiority is a possession glorious and eternal.

Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.

Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay.

In truth, prosperity tries the souls even of the wise.

The firmest friendship is based on an identity of likes and dislikes.

The soul is the captain and ruler of the life of mortals.

All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity.

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.

It is sweet to serve one's country by deeds, and it is not absurd to serve her by words.

To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship.

Experience has shown that to be true which Appius says in his verses, that every man is the architect of his own fortune.

A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means.

Punic faith.

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.

On behalf of their country, their children, their altars, and their hearths.

Thus in the highest position there is the least freedom of action.