The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
TACITUSConspicuous by his absence.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
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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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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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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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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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