Nothing mortal is so unstable and subject to change as power which has no foundation.
TACITUSThe worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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When a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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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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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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No one in Germany laughs at vice, nor do they call it the fashion to corrupt and to be corrupted.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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