The gods are on the side of the stronger.
TACITUSThe grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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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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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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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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Secure against the designs of men, secure against the malignity of the Gods, they have accomplished a thing of infinite difficulty; that to them nothing remains even to be wished.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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