Whatever is unknown is magnified.
TACITUSBy punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Cassius and Brutus were the more distinguished for that very circumstance that their portraits were absent.
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Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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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 love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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Cruelty is fed, not weakened, by tears.
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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All bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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