Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
TACITUSNo hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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Rumor is not always wrong
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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Falsehood avails itself of haste and uncertainty.
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