Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
TACITUSEven the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
More Tacitus Quotes
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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They terrify lest they should fear.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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The changeful change of circumstances. [Lat., Varia sors rerum.]
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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
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All those things that are now field to be of the greatest antiquity were at one time new; what we to-day hold up by example will rank hereafter as precedent.
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Every recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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