Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
TACITUSModest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
More Tacitus Quotes
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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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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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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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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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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