Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
TACITUSThe persecution of genius fosters its influence.
More Tacitus Quotes
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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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In all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]
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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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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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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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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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Rumor is not always wrong
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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