By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
TACITUSIt 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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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
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No one in Germany laughs at vice, nor do they call it the fashion to corrupt and to be corrupted.
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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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The more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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