Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
TACITUSEverything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
TACITUSIt is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
TACITUSEloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from those of our friends.
TACITUSThe desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
TACITUSIn a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
TACITUSThe hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
TACITUSFlatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
TACITUSCassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
TACITUSBenefits 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.
TACITUSAll inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
TACITUSGreat empires are not maintained by timidity.
TACITUSCorruptisima republica plurimae leges.
TACITUSDeos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
TACITUSNeglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
TACITUSThe hatred of relatives is the most violent.
TACITUSWhen men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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