In my own case, who have spent my whole life in the practice of virtue, right conduct from habitual has become natural.
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

It is better to use fair means and fail, than foul and conquer.
Sallust

Just to stir things up seemed a great reward in itself.
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

Necessity makes even the timid brave.
Sallust

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

No man underestimates the wrongs he suffers; many take them more seriously than is right.
Sallust

No mortal man has ever served at the same time his passions and his best interests.
Sallust

Small communities grow great through harmony, great ones fall to pieces through discord.
Sallust

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

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

The glory that goes with wealth is fleeting and fragile; virtue is a possession glorious and eternal.
Sallust

The higher your station, the less your liberty.
Sallust

They envy the distinction I have won; let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.
Sallust

Think like a man of action, and act like a man of thought.
Sallust

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

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

We employ the mind to rule, the body to serve.
Sallust