Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
TACITUSOld things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
TACITUSBy general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
TACITUSMiseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
TACITUSCustom adapts itself to expediency.
TACITUSVictor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
TACITUSNone make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
TACITUSA cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
TACITUSCorruptisima republica plurimae leges.
TACITUSSecure against the designs of men, secure against the malignity of the Gods, they have accomplished a thing of infinite difficulty; that to them nothing remains even to be wished.
TACITUSA woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
TACITUSWe see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
TACITUSThe gods are on the side of the stronger.
TACITUSSo obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
TACITUSPower acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
TACITUSLegions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
TACITUSIt is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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