We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
TACITUSLaws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
More Tacitus Quotes
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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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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I am my nearest neighbour.
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All those things that are now field to be of the greatest antiquity were at one time new; what we to-day hold up by example will rank hereafter as precedent.
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Cassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
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Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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