It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
TACITUSThe persecution of genius fosters its influence.
More Tacitus Quotes
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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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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He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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