Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
TACITUSThe unknown always passes for the marvellous.
More Tacitus Quotes
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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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We are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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The powerful hold in deep remembrance an ill-timed pleasantry. [Lat., Facetiarum apud praepotentes in longum memoria est.]
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In valor there is hope.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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