Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
TACITUSWhatever is unknown is magnified.
More Tacitus Quotes
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
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Rumor is not always wrong
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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We are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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