In my opinion, he only may be truly said to live and enjoy his being who is engaged in some laudable pursuit, and acquires a name by some illustrious action, or useful art.
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[Lat., Concordia res ... SALLUST (CAIUS SALLUSTIUS CRISPUS) Covetous of the property of others and prodigal of his own.
[Lat., Alieni appetens sui profusus.] SALLUST (CAIUS SALLUSTIUS CRISPUS) Necessity makes even the timid brave.
[Lat., Necessitas etiam timidos fortes facit.] SALLUST (CAIUS SALLUSTIUS CRISPUS) The Romans assisted their allies and friends, and acquired
friendships by giving rather than receiv... SALLUST (CAIUS SALLUSTIUS CRISPUS)