The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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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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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
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Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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