The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
TACITUSIf you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
More Tacitus Quotes
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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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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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Rumor is not always wrong
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
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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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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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