The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
TACITUSTraitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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Valor is the contempt of death and pain.
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Such being the happiness of the times, that you may think as you wish, and speak as you think.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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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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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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