Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
TACITUSA bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
More Tacitus Quotes
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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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 a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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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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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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In valor there is hope.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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