An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
TACITUSSuch being the happiness of the times, that you may think as you wish, and speak as you think.
More Tacitus Quotes
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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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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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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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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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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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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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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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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