The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
TACITUSLegions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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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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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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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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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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