Sallust Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Sallust quotes, Sallust sayings, and Sallust proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

It is the nature of ambition to make men liars and cheats, to hide the truth in their breasts, and show, like jugglers, another thing in their mouths, to cut all friendships and enmities to the measure of their own interest, and to make a good countenance without the help of good will. Sallust
It is the nature of ambition to make men liars and cheats, to hide the truth in their breasts, and show, like jugglers, another thing in their mouths. Sallust
It is sweet to serve one's country by deeds, and it is not absurd to serve her by words. Sallust
In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense. Sallust
It is sweet to serve one's country by deeds, and it is not absurd to serve her by words. Sallust
To like and dislike the same things, that is indeed true friendship. Sallust
A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means. Sallust
A good man would prefer to be defeated than to defeat injustice by evil means. Sallust
Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay. 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
By union the smallest states thrive. By discord the greatest are destroyed. Sallust
Distinguished ancestors shed a powerful light on their descendants, and forbid the concealment either of their merits or of their demerits. Sallust
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession. Sallust
All who consult on doubtful matters, should be void of hatred, friendship, anger, and pity. Sallust
By union the smallest states thrive. By discord the greatest are destroyed. Sallust
In my opinion it is less shameful for a king to be overcome by force of arms than by bribery. Sallust
Sovereignty is easily preserved by the very arts by which it was originally created. When, however, energy has given place to indifference, and temperance and justice to passion and arrogance, then as the morals change so changes fortune. Sallust
Small endeavours obtain strength by unity of action: the most powerful are broken down by discord. Sallust
To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship. Sallust
He that will be angry for anything will be angry for nothing. Sallust
Ambition breaks the ties of blood, and forgets the obligations of gratitude. Sallust
Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty. Sallust

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