The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
TACITUSReckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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The word liberty has been falsely used by persons who, being degenerately profligate in private life, and mischievous in public, had no hope left but in fomenting discord.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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Rumor is not always wrong
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Benefits 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.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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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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