Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
TACITUSBenefits 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.
More Tacitus Quotes
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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Lust of power is the most flagrant of all the passions.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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Cassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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Nothing mortal is so unstable and subject to change as power which has no foundation.
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