All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
TACITUSConspicuous by his absence.
More Tacitus Quotes
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Even honor and virtue make enemies, condemning, as they do, their opposites by too close a contrast.
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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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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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In valor there is hope.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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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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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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