The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
TACITUSBy punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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Kindness, so far as we can return it, is agreeable.
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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Rumor is not always wrong
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It 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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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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The most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
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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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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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