Necessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
TACITUSNecessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
TACITUSAll enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
TACITUSAll those things that are now field to be of the greatest antiquity were at one time new; what we to-day hold up by example will rank hereafter as precedent.
TACITUSThe wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
TACITUSNeglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
TACITUSI am my nearest neighbour.
TACITUSDeos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
TACITUSThe repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
TACITUSThe hatred of relatives is the most violent.
TACITUSReason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
TACITUSThe word liberty has been falsely used by persons who, being degenerately profligate in private life, and mischievous in public, had no hope left but in fomenting discord.
TACITUSTruth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
TACITUSFlattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
TACITUSLegions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
TACITUSNone grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
TACITUSPosterity will pay everyone their due.
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