Tacitus on perfect
Tacitus187 quotes“Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.”
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
TacitusTacitus Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
TacitusTacitus Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
TacitusTacitus Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
TacitusTacitus Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
TacitusTacitus Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
TacitusTacitus So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
TacitusTacitus Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
TacitusTacitus It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
TacitusTacitus The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
TacitusTacitus By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
TacitusTacitus It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
TacitusTacitus Rumor is not always wrong
TacitusTacitus All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
TacitusTacitus The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
TacitusTacitus Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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