Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
TACITUSIn all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]
More Tacitus Quotes
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
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