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Wicked deeds are generally done, even with impunity, for the mere desire of occupation.
Topic: Crime
Author: Marcellinus Ammianus
Wicked acts are accustomed to be done with impunity for the mere desire of occupation.
Topic: Evil
Author: Marcellinus Ammianus
Evil events from evil causes spring.
Topic: Evil
Author: Marcellinus Ammianus
No power or virtue of man could ever have deserved that what has been fated should not have taken place.
Topic: Fate
Author: Marcellinus Ammianus
Any one who is prosperous may by the turn of fortune's wheel become most wretched before evening.
Topic: Fortune
Author: Marcellinus Ammianus
The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.
Topic: Language
Author: Marcellinus Ammianus
Yet the success of plans and the advantage to be derived from them do not at all times agree, seeing the gods claim to themselves the right to decide as to the final result.
Topic: Success
Author: Marcellinus Ammianus
The language of truth is unadorned and always simple.
Topic: Truth
Author: Marcellinus Ammianus
Truth is often attended with danger.
Topic: Truth
Author: Marcellinus Ammianus
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