No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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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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Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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The powerful hold in deep remembrance an ill-timed pleasantry. [Lat., Facetiarum apud praepotentes in longum memoria est.]
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