In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
TACITUSEven the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
More Tacitus Quotes
-
-
An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
TACITUS -
Eloquence wins its great and enduring fame quite as much from the benches of our opponents as from those of our friends.
TACITUS -
It is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
TACITUS -
It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
TACITUS -
Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
TACITUS -
The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
TACITUS -
Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
TACITUS -
Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
TACITUS -
[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
TACITUS -
None make a greater show of sorrow than those who are most delighted.
TACITUS -
A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
TACITUS -
Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
TACITUS -
Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
TACITUS -
Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
TACITUS -
Seek to make a person blush for their guilt rather than shed their blood.
TACITUS