The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
TACITUSThe desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
TACITUSSecure against the designs of men, secure against the malignity of the Gods, they have accomplished a thing of infinite difficulty; that to them nothing remains even to be wished.
TACITUSIndeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
TACITUSSo obscure are the greatest events, as some take for granted any hearsay, whatever its source, others turn truth into falsehood, and both errors find encouragement with posterity.
TACITUSReckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
TACITUSGreater things are believed of those who are absent.
TACITUSNone grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
TACITUSLiberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
TACITUSIt is found by experience that admirable laws and right precedents among the good have their origin in the misdeeds of others.
TACITUSLegions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
TACITUSPosterity will pay everyone their due.
TACITUSIt is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
TACITUSMany who seem to be struggling with adversity are happy; many, amid great affluence, are utterly miserable.
TACITUSThe desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
TACITUSExperience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
TACITUSThe Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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