It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
TACITUSA cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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Falsehood avails itself of haste and uncertainty.
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The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
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We are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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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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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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