Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
TACITUSRulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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This I regard as history’s highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.
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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 principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
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