When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
TACITUSThe lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
More Tacitus Quotes
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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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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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The principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
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Posterity gives to every man his true honor. [Lat., Suum cuique decus posteritas rependet.]
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Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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