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Velleius Paterculus Quotes

Marcus Velleius Paterculus (c. 19 BC – c. AD 31) was a Roman historian, soldier and senator.

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It is difficult to continue at the point of perfection, and naturally that which cannot advance must recede.

Certainly, the inevitable force of fate blinds the judgment of those for whom it has destined a reverse of fortune.

Men as a rule pardon all their own faults, make no allowance for others, and fix the whole blame upon the individual, without any regard for the circumstances of the case.

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