It is a characteristic of the human mind to hate the man one has injured.
TACITUSIt is a characteristic of the human mind to hate the man one has injured.
TACITUSFear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
TACITUSThe lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
TACITUSIt belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
TACITUSTo plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire; and where they make a wilderness, they call it peace.
TACITUSIt is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
TACITUSTruth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
TACITUSIn private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.
TACITUSIndeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
TACITUSThe more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
TACITUSLiberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
TACITUSBenefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
TACITUSThey terrify lest they should fear.
TACITUSBy punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
TACITUSThere are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
TACITUSChristianity is a pestilent superstition.
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