A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
TACITUSThings forbidden have a secret charm.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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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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In valor there is hope.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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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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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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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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Valor is the contempt of death and pain.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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To plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire; and where they make a wilderness, they call it peace.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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