Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
TACITUSGreater things are believed of those who are absent.
More Tacitus Quotes
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In all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
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