In all things there is a law of cycles.
TACITUSThe love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
More Tacitus Quotes
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It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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