The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
TACITUSGreat empires are not maintained by timidity.
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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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