The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
TACITUSGreat empires are not maintained by timidity.
More Tacitus Quotes
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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It is the nature of the human disposition to hate him whom you have injured.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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