The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
TACITUSRulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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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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A man in power, once becoming obnoxious, his acts, good or bad, will work out his ruin.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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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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