The sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
TACITUSReckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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Flattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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