All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
TACITUSForethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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This I regard as history’s highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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The most seditious is the most cowardly.
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