All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
TACITUSNeglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
More Tacitus Quotes
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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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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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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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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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