It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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.
More Tacitus Quotes
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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