Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
TACITUSThe lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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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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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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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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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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