In valor there is hope.
TACITUSCorruptisima republica plurimae leges.
More Tacitus Quotes
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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To rob, to ravage, to murder, in their imposing language, are the arts of civil policy. When they have made the world a solitude, they call it peace.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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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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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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