It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
TACITUSTo rob, to ravage, to murder, in their imposing language, are the arts of civil policy. When they have made the world a solitude, they call it peace.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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In all things there is a kind of law of cycles. [Lat., Rebus cunctis inest quidam velut orbis.]
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
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Falsehood avails itself of haste and uncertainty.
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