A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
TACITUSBottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
More Tacitus Quotes
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In valor there is hope.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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To plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire; and where they make a wilderness, they call it peace.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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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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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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