The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
TACITUSThe love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
More Tacitus Quotes
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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In valor there is hope.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
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