All those things that are now field to be of the greatest antiquity were at one time new; what we to-day hold up by example will rank hereafter as precedent.
TACITUSEverything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
More Tacitus Quotes
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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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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Nothing mortal is so unstable and subject to change as power which has no foundation.
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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It is a characteristic of the human mind to hate the man one has injured.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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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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