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Sallust
Sallust (Gaius Sallustius Crispus, 86–35 BC) was a Roman historian and politician known for works such as The Conspiracy of Catiline and The Jugurthine War. His terse, moralizing style examined political decay and ambition, fitting the quote's theme that harmony preserves small things while discord destroys great ones.
Quotes: 2
Quotes by Sallust

Harmony Cultivates Growth; Discord Breeds Decay – Sallust
The quote emphasizes how cooperation and harmony can help even small or modest things prosper and develop.
Created on: 4/16/2025

Every Man Is the Architect of His Own Fortune - Sallust
This quote emphasizes that individuals are responsible for shaping their own future. Just as an architect designs a building, people design the course of their lives through their choices and actions.
Created on: 10/14/2024