Nothing mortal is so unstable and subject to change as power which has no foundation.
TACITUSEverything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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In all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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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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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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It is the nature of the human disposition to hate him whom you have injured.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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