Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
TACITUSThat cannot be safe which is not honourable.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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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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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
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Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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