Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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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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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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