Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
TACITUSIn seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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Such being the happiness of the times, that you may think as you wish, and speak as you think.
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He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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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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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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