It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
TACITUSIt is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
TACITUSMany who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
TACITUSIf you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
TACITUSEven the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
TACITUSNo one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
TACITUSCandor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
TACITUSDeos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
TACITUSWho the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
TACITUSThe Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
TACITUSNone grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
TACITUSIn seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
TACITUSHe (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.
TACITUSThey make solitude, which they call peace.
TACITUSThe changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
TACITUSTo plunder, to slaughter, to steal, these things they misname empire; and where they make a wilderness, they call it peace.
TACITUSIt is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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