There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
TACITUSLegions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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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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All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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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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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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This I regard as history’s highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.
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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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