A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
TACITUSCandor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
More Tacitus Quotes
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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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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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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This I regard as history’s highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.
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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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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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