The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
TACITUSBe 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.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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The most seditious is the most cowardly.
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Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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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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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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