Cassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
TACITUSThe most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
More Tacitus Quotes
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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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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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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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