It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
TACITUSEven for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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