Tacitus on arms
Tacitus187 quotes“The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes”
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
TacitusTacitus He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.
TacitusTacitus More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
TacitusTacitus The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
TacitusTacitus All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
TacitusTacitus The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
TacitusTacitus None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
TacitusTacitus Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
TacitusTacitus The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
TacitusTacitus Custom adapts itself to expediency.
TacitusTacitus Things forbidden have a secret charm.
TacitusTacitus A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
TacitusTacitus No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
TacitusTacitus There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
TacitusTacitus Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
TacitusTacitus Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
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If you cannot hold me in your arms, then hold my memory in high regard. And if I cannot be in your life, then at least let me live in your heart.
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