Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
TACITUSIt is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
More Tacitus Quotes
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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Fear 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.
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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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The most seditious is the most cowardly.
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Things forbidden have a secret charm.
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Laws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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There can never be a complete confidence in a power which is excessive.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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