The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
TACITUSRumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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To rob, to ravage, to murder, in their imposing language, are the arts of civil policy. When they have made the world a solitude, they call it peace.
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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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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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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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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Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
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