One who is allowed to sin, sins less
TACITUSAll things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
More Tacitus Quotes
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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To plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire; and where they make a wilderness, they call it peace.
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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