The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
TACITUSNo hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
More Tacitus Quotes
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It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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Necessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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Valor is the contempt of death and pain.
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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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