It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
TACITUSAll things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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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 wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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