The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
TACITUSThe worst hatred is that of relatives.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Benefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
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The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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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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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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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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