The powerful hold in deep remembrance an ill-timed pleasantry. [Lat., Facetiarum apud praepotentes in longum memoria est.]
TACITUSZealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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It is the rare fortune of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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