A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
TACITUSEven the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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Corruptisima republica plurimae leges.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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In valor there is hope.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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Following Emporer Nero’s command, “Let the Christians be exterminated!:” . . . they [the Christians] were made the subjects of sport; they were covered with the hides of wild beasts and worried to death by dogs, or nailed to crosses or set fire to, and when the day waned, burned to serve for the evening lights.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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There are odious virtues; such as inflexible severity, and an integrity that accepts of no favor.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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The most seditious is the most cowardly.
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