Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
TACITUSIf we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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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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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
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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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In valor there is hope.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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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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Zealous in the commencement, careless in the end.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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