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Tacitus187 quotes“In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.”
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
TacitusTacitus One who is allowed to sin, sins less
TacitusTacitus Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
TacitusTacitus To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
TacitusTacitus Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
TacitusTacitus Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
TacitusTacitus Whatever is unknown is magnified.
TacitusTacitus Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
TacitusTacitus Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
TacitusTacitus The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
TacitusTacitus The most seditious is the most cowardly.
TacitusTacitus Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
TacitusTacitus By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
TacitusTacitus It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
TacitusTacitus The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
TacitusTacitus If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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TacitusTacitus Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
TacitusTacitus The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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