Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
TACITUSPosterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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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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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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Things are not to be judged good or bad merely because the public think so.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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