Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
TACITUSRumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
TACITUSGreat empires are not maintained by timidity.
TACITUSWe extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
TACITUSThey terrify lest they should fear.
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.
TACITUSBenefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
TACITUSRumor is not always wrong
TACITUSAll inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
TACITUSFormerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
TACITUSNo one in Germany laughs at vice, nor do they call it the fashion to corrupt and to be corrupted.
TACITUSSeek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
TACITUSOnce killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
TACITUSCruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
TACITUSThe principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
TACITUSNeglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
TACITUSA woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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