They make solitude, which they call peace.
TACITUSIf you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
More Tacitus Quotes
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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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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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We are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
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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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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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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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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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