The Roman state survives by its ancient customs and its manhood.
Moribus antiquis res stat Romana virisque.
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Annals, Book V
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Whom men fear they hate, and whom they hate, they wish dead.
The wise man is wise in vain who cannot be wise to his own advantage.
One man by delay restored the state,
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