Falsehood avails itself of haste and uncertainty.
TACITUSFalsehood avails itself of haste and uncertainty.
TACITUSNecessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
TACITUSKeen at the start, but careless at the end.
TACITUSThe 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.
TACITUSBodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
TACITUSNeglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
TACITUSThe hatred of relatives is the most violent.
TACITUSThe repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
TACITUSA man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
TACITUSLegions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
TACITUSCruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
TACITUSThe most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
TACITUSThe gods are on the side of the stronger.
TACITUSExperience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
TACITUSCorruptisima republica plurimae leges.
TACITUSTo show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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