An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
TACITUSRemedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
More Tacitus Quotes
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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The powerful hold in deep remembrance an ill-timed pleasantry. [Lat., Facetiarum apud praepotentes in longum memoria est.]
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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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