War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
TACITUSDeos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
More Tacitus Quotes
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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It is the rare fortune of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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We are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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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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Necessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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