The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
TACITUSThey terrify lest they should fear.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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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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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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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.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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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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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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A bad peace is even worse than war.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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