We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
TACITUSWe see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
TACITUSOne who is allowed to sin, sins less
TACITUSPerdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
TACITUSThe worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
TACITUSAdversity deprives us of our judgment.
TACITUSWhen a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
TACITUSRumor is not always wrong
TACITUSAll bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
TACITUSEverything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
TACITUSPower won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
TACITUSIt is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
TACITUSNeglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
TACITUSThere can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
TACITUSWhatever is unknown is magnified.
TACITUSNothing mortal is so unstable and subject to change as power which has no foundation.
TACITUSForethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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