Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
TACITUSGreater things are believed of those who are absent.
More Tacitus Quotes
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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.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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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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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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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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A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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