Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
TACITUSWe see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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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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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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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 wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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It is a characteristic of the human mind to hate the man one has injured.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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