The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
TACITUSThe unknown always passes for the marvellous.
More Tacitus Quotes
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
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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 lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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When a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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