One who is allowed to sin, sins less
TACITUSOne who is allowed to sin, sins less
TACITUSVictor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
TACITUSAdversity deprives us of our judgment.
TACITUSSolitudinem faciunt pacem appellant. They make a wilderness and they call it peace.
TACITUSIt is a characteristic of the human mind to hate the man one has injured.
TACITUSReason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
TACITUSAll things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
TACITUSTo show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
TACITUSThe sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
TACITUSThere are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
TACITUSLiberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
TACITUSMiseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
TACITUSNone make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
TACITUSSo obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
TACITUSThe desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
TACITUSThe most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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