We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
TACITUSThe desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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Bottling up his malice to be suppressed and brought out with increased violence.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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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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War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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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.
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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
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