[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
TACITUSEven for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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Cassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
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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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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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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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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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