In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
TACITUSLaws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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In valor there is hope.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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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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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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Following Emporer Nero’s command, “Let the Christians be exterminated!:” . . . they [the Christians] were made the subjects of sport; they were covered with the hides of wild beasts and worried to death by dogs, or nailed to crosses or set fire to, and when the day waned, burned to serve for the evening lights.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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