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Appearance vs. reality1 quote
He preferred to be rather than to seem good. — Sallust · 42 BCDownsides of wealth1 quote
In truth, prosperity tries the souls even of the wise. — Sallust · 42 BCFame1 quote
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail; mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession. — Sallust · 42 BCFriendship1 quote
To like and dislike the same things, that is indeed true friendship. — Catiline · 50 BCGod and man1 quote
All our power lies in both mind and body; we employ the mind to rule, the body rather to serve; the one we have in common with the Gods, the other with the brutes. — Sallust · 42 BCMan and animals1 quote
All our power lies in both mind and body; we employ the mind to rule, the body rather to serve; the one we have in common with the Gods, the other with the brutes. — Sallust · 42 BCMind and body1 quote
All our power lies in both mind and body; we employ the mind to rule, the body rather to serve; the one we have in common with the Gods, the other with the brutes. — Sallust · 42 BCNature of friendship1 quote
To like and dislike the same things, that is indeed true friendship. — Catiline · 50 BCTests of character1 quote
In truth, prosperity tries the souls even of the wise. — Sallust · 42 BCVirtue1 quote
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail; mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession. — Sallust · 42 BCWealth1 quote
The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail; mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession. — Sallust · 42 BC