Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
TACITUSModest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
TACITUSIt is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
TACITUSNo one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
TACITUSThe lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
TACITUSA cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
TACITUSA desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
TACITUSThe 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.
TACITUSFlattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
TACITUSIf you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
TACITUSThe hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
TACITUSThe most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
TACITUSPower acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
TACITUSNoble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
TACITUSIt is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
TACITUSThe 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.
TACITUSWe accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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