It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
TACITUSThe worst hatred is that of relatives.
More Tacitus Quotes
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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It is a characteristic of the human mind to hate the man one has injured.
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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When a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
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