Quotes by Sallust

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


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


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


Ambition drove many men to become false; to have one thought locked in the breast, another ready on the tongue.


The renown which riches or beauty confer is fleeting and frail; mental excellence is a splendid and lasting possession.


Every man is the architect of his own fortune.


Few men desire liberty: The majority are satisfied with a just master.


The higher your station, the less your liberty.


Before you act consider; when you have considered, tis fully time to act.