Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
TACITUSIn valor there is hope.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
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It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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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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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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