All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
TACITUSSuch being the happiness of the times, that you may think as you wish, and speak as you think.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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Abuse if you slight it, will gradually die away; but if you show yourself irritated, you will be thought to have deserved it.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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