Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
TACITUSIt is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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