Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
TACITUSThe more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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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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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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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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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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