The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
TACITUSFear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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No one in Germany laughs at vice, nor do they call it the fashion to corrupt and to be corrupted.
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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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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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It is the nature of the human disposition to hate him whom you have injured.
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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