Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
TACITUSEverything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
More Tacitus Quotes
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Valor is the contempt of death and pain.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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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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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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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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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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Falsehood avails itself of haste and uncertainty.
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