Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
TACITUSLegions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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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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He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
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He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.
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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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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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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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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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Solitudinem faciunt pacem appellant. They make a wilderness and they call it peace.
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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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