All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
TACITUSRemedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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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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The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
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It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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