Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
TACITUSLiberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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We are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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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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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.
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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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