Conspicuous by his absence.
TACITUSThe most seditious is the most cowardly.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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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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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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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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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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Valor is the contempt of death and pain.
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