So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
TACITUSBe assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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Cassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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