Cornelius Nepos
Cornelius Nepos
Cornelius Neposwas a Roman biographer. He was born at Hostilia, a village in Cisalpine Gaul not far from Verona...
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Cornelius Nepos quotes about
leadership sadness wish
The power is detested, and miserable the life, of him who wishes to be feared rather than to be loved.
government safe goodwill
No government is safe unless fortified by goodwill.
expensive
Tasteful rather than expensive.
government people patriotism
No government is safe unless it is protected by the good will of the people.
feared hateful rather
Hateful is the power, and pitiable is the life, of those who wish to be feared rather than loved.