The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
TACITUSThat cannot be safe which is not honourable.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The word liberty has been falsely used by persons who, being degenerately profligate in private life, and mischievous in public, had no hope left but in fomenting discord.
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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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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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Valor is the contempt of death and pain.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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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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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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