The powerful hold in deep remembrance an ill-timed pleasantry. [Lat., Facetiarum apud praepotentes in longum memoria est.]
TACITUSWhen a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
More Tacitus Quotes
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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Eloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from those of our friends.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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In valor there is hope.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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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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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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