Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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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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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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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