When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
TACITUSWhen the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
TACITUSMany who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
TACITUSViewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
TACITUSHe that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
TACITUSHe (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.
TACITUSWe accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
TACITUSThe 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.
TACITUSThe desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
TACITUSValor is the contempt of death and pain.
TACITUSEven the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
TACITUSWhen men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
TACITUSNone grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
TACITUSIt is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
TACITUSAdversity deprives us of our judgment.
TACITUSGreater things are believed of those who are absent.
TACITUSLust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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