Abuse if you slight it, will gradually die away; but if you show yourself irritated, you will be thought to have deserved it.
TACITUSAll enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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The 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.
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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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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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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Rumor is not always wrong
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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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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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In valor there is hope.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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