Conspicuous by his absence.
TACITUSBodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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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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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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