In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
TACITUSVictor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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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 persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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