Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
TACITUSThe hatred of relatives is the most violent.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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In valor there is hope.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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