Conspicuous by his absence.
TACITUSThere can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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