All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
TACITUSWho the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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