Covetous of the property of others and prodigal of his own.
Alieni appetens sui profusus.
Original text (Latin)
Original text (Latin)
Only a few prefer liberty, the majority seek nothing more than fair masters.
For the fame of riches and beauty is fickle and frail, while virtue is eternally excellent.
Get good counsel before you begin: and when you have decided, act promptly.
Quote text and notes from Wikiquote: Sallust (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Source quality and labels are our own summary of what Wikiquote records.