The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
TACITUSThe repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
TACITUS[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
TACITUSEven the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
TACITUSSo obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
TACITUSLaws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
TACITUSLiberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
TACITUSThe changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
TACITUSSeek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
TACITUSThe more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
TACITUSI am my nearest neighbour.
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.
TACITUSEloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from those of our friends.
TACITUSThere are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
TACITUSThe worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
TACITUSThe hatred of relatives is the most violent.
TACITUSWe accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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