An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
TACITUSLaws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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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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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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