By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
TACITUSEloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from those of our friends.
More Tacitus Quotes
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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The worst hatred is that of relatives.
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All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
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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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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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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 persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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