Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
TACITUSOnce killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
TACITUSEvery recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
TACITUSMiseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
TACITUSRulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
TACITUSReason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
TACITUSThe worst hatred is that of relatives.
TACITUSReckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
TACITUSIn valor there is hope.
TACITUSWhen men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
TACITUSIf you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
TACITUSTruth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
TACITUSNecessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
TACITUSThere can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
TACITUSThat cannot be safe which is not honourable.
TACITUSOther men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
TACITUSRumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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