The worst hatred is that of relatives.
TACITUSAdversity deprives us of our judgment.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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This I regard as history’s highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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Following Emporer Nero’s command, “Let the Christians be exterminated!:” . . . they [the Christians] were made the subjects of sport; they were covered with the hides of wild beasts and worried to death by dogs, or nailed to crosses or set fire to, and when the day waned, burned to serve for the evening lights.
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Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
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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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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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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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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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