Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
TACITUSWhen men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
More Tacitus Quotes
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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Solitudinem faciunt pacem appellant. They make a wilderness and they call it peace.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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In valor there is hope.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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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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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Even honor and virtue make enemies, condemning, as they do, their opposites by too close a contrast.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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