The gods are on the side of the stronger.
TACITUSVictor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
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Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
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In all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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