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.
TACITUSFear 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.
TACITUSOld things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
TACITUSBottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
TACITUSThe hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
TACITUSIn seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
TACITUSFormerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
TACITUSThe changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
TACITUSThere can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
TACITUSIn stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
TACITUSNature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
TACITUSAll things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
TACITUSSolitudinem faciunt pacem appellant. They make a wilderness and they call it peace.
TACITUSMiseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
TACITUSThose in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
TACITUSWho the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
TACITUSThe principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
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