The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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More Tacitus Quotes
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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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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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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