People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
TACITUSThe most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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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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We are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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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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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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