He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.
TACITUSNeglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
More Tacitus Quotes
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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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Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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More faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
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In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.
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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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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
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Great empires are not maintained by timidity.
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Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
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