Rumor is not always wrong
TACITUSOld things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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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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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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