Gaius Sallustius Crispus
usually anglicised as Sallust (86 BC – c. 35 BC) was a Roman historianInstead of this we have luxury and avarice; public indigence side by side with private opulence; we glorify wealth and pursue idleness; between the worthy and the unworthy we make no distinction; all the prizes of virtue are awarded to ambition.More Gaius Sallustius Crispus quotes [03/12/2018 02:03:32]
In battle it is the cowards who run the most risk; bravery is a rampart of defense.More Gaius Sallustius Crispus quotes [03/12/2018 02:03:32]
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