The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
TACITUSThere are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
More Tacitus Quotes
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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The powerful hold in deep remembrance an ill-timed pleasantry. [Lat., Facetiarum apud praepotentes in longum memoria est.]
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Eloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from those of our friends.
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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It is a characteristic of the human mind to hate the man one has injured.
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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