Eloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from those of our friends.
TACITUSNo hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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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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Valor is the contempt of death and pain.
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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Rumor is not always wrong
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The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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Falsehood avails itself of haste and uncertainty.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
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He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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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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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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