Victor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
TACITUSEven the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
More Tacitus Quotes
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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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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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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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Many who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
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Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
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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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Reason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
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Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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