Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
TACITUSI am my nearest neighbour.
More Tacitus Quotes
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When a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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This I regard as history’s highest function, to let no worthy action be uncommemorated, and to hold out the reprobation of posterity as a terror to evil words and deeds.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
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Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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