The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
TACITUSWhen the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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In all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]
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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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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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Nothing mortal is so unstable and subject to change as power which has no foundation.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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