It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
TACITUSIt is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
TACITUSIn all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]
TACITUSIf we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
TACITUSWe are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
TACITUSThings forbidden have a secret charm.
TACITUSBodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
TACITUSA cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
TACITUSThe persecution of genius fosters its influence.
TACITUSMiseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
TACITUSKindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
TACITUSCandor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
TACITUSOld things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
TACITUSOther men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
TACITUSThey terrify lest they should fear.
TACITUSIt is the rare fortune of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks.
TACITUSReckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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