Eloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from those of our friends.
TACITUSRemedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
More Tacitus Quotes
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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We are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.
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In valor there is hope.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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