Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
TACITUSI am my nearest neighbour.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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Solitudinem faciunt pacem appellant. They make a wilderness and they call it peace.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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Custom adapts itself to expediency.
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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In valor there is hope.
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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