133 Quotes by Sallust

Poor Britons, there is some good in them after all – they produced an oyster.

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

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

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.

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, that is indeed true friendship.

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