They make solitude, which they call peace.
TACITUSCrime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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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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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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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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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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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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