Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
TACITUSThe desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
More Tacitus Quotes
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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The most seditious is the most cowardly.
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It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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Such being the happiness of the times, that you may think as you wish, and speak as you think.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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