When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
TACITUSThere are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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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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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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