[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
TACITUSAdversity deprives us of our judgment.
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Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
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The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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So 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.
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The word liberty has been falsely used by persons who, being degenerately profligate in private life, and mischievous in public, had no hope left but in fomenting discord.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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Falsehood avails itself of haste and uncertainty.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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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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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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In private enterprises men may advance or recede, whereas they who aim at empire have no alternative between the highest success and utter downfall.
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