Sallust is indisputably one of the best historians among the Romans, both for the purity of his language and the elegance of his style.

The pride of men will not often suffer reason to have scope until it can be no longer of service.

Man is an animal that cooks his victuals.

Is it in destroying and pulling down that skill is displayed? The shallowest understanding, the rudest hand, is more than equal to that task.

The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.

Toleration is good for all, or it is good for none.

A kind Providence has placed in our breasts a hatred of the unjust and cruel, in order that we may preserve ourselves from cruelty and injustice. They who bear cruelty, are accomplices in it. The pretended gentleness which excludes that charitable rancour, produces an indifference which is half an approbation. They never will love where they ought to love, who do not hate where they ought to hate.