Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line. - Tacitus - Quotesmemo.com

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Tacitus

Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.

Difficult, Killing, Line, Lines, Starts

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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure

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Augustus gradually increased his powers, taking over those of the senate, the executives and the laws. The aristocracy received wealth and position in proportion to their willingness to accept slavery. The state had been transformed, and the old Roman character gone for ever. Equality among citizens was completely abandoned. All now waited on the imperial command.

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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.

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