Cornelius Nepos Quotes & Sayings

Tasteful rather than expensive. — Cornelius Nepos

That evil can never be great which is the last. — Cornelius Nepos

The power is detested, and miserable the life, of him who wishes to be feared rather than to be loved. — Cornelius Nepos

Hateful is the power, and pitiable is the life, of those who wish to be feared rather than loved. — Cornelius Nepos

Peace is obtained by war. — Cornelius Nepos

So that he seemed to depart not from life, but from one home to another. — Cornelius Nepos

So that he seemed not to relinquish life, but to leave one home for another. — Cornelius Nepos

No government is safe unless it is protected by the good will of the people. — Cornelius Nepos

No evil is great if it is the last. — Cornelius Nepos

After darkness comes the light. — Cornelius Nepos

In friendship similarity of character has more weight than kinship. — Cornelius Nepos

No government is safe unless fortified by goodwill. — Cornelius Nepos