In all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]
TACITUSLegions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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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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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
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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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Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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