Conspicuous by his absence.
TACITUSMore faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
More Tacitus Quotes
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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.
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The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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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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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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We are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
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Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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