Ambition breaks the ties of blood, and forgets the obligations of gratitude.

Sallust

Necessity makes even the timid brave.

Sallust

In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense.

Sallust

We employ the mind to rule, the body to serve.

Sallust

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

Neither soldiers nor money can defend a king but only friends won by good deeds, merit, and honesty.

Sallust