In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
TACITUSLaws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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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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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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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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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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