In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
TACITUSNoble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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This I regard as history’s highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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The most seditious is the most cowardly.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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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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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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