Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
TACITUSThe persecution of genius fosters its influence.
More Tacitus Quotes
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We are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
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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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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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Secure against the designs of men, secure against the malignity of the Gods, they have accomplished a thing of infinite difficulty; that to them nothing remains even to be wished.
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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