Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
TACITUSEverything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
TACITUSThe love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
TACITUSConspicuous by his absence.
TACITUSIn seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
TACITUSThe most seditious is the most cowardly.
TACITUSCrime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
TACITUSFollowing Emporer Nero’s command, “Let the Christians be exterminated!:” . . . they [the Christians] were made the subjects of sport; they were covered with the hides of wild beasts and worried to death by dogs, or nailed to crosses or set fire to, and when the day waned, burned to serve for the evening lights.
TACITUSThe love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
TACITUSThe injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
TACITUSThe worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
TACITUSThings forbidden have a secret charm.
TACITUSThe lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
TACITUSA cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
TACITUSWhatever is unknown is magnified.
TACITUSIf we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
TACITUSAn honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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