Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
TACITUSLegions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
TACITUSFollowing Emporer Nero’s command, “Let the Christians be exterminated!:” . . . they [the Christians] were made the subjects of sport; they were covered with the hides of wild beasts and worried to death by dogs, or nailed to crosses or set fire to, and when the day waned, burned to serve for the evening lights.
TACITUSConspicuous by his absence.
TACITUSMany who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
TACITUSThere can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
TACITUSFlatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
TACITUSModest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
TACITUSAll things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
TACITUSAdversity deprives us of our judgment.
TACITUSEverything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
TACITUSIt belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
TACITUSThe wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
TACITUSExperience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
TACITUSBy general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
TACITUSTruth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
TACITUSReason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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