Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
TACITUSThe love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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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 desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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