It is the nature of ambition to make men liars and cheats, to hide the truth in their breasts, and show, like jugglers, another thing in their mouths, to cut all friendships and enmities to the measure of their own interest, and to make a good countenance without the help of good will.

Sallust

Ambition drove many men to become false to have one thought locked in the breast, another ready on the tongue.

Sallust

They envy the distinction I have won let them therefore, envy my toils, my honesty, and the methods by which I gained it.

Sallust

Necessity makes even the timid brave.

Sallust