Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
TACITUSThe wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
More Tacitus Quotes
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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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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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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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 acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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No one in Germany laughs at vice, nor do they call it the fashion to corrupt and to be corrupted.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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