Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
TACITUSThere can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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He (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.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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