I am my nearest neighbour.
TACITUSCrime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
More Tacitus Quotes
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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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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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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