Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.
TACITUSLaws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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Necessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
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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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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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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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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
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So obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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