We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
TACITUSThe hatred of relatives is the most violent.
More Tacitus Quotes
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The gods are on the side of the stronger.
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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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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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When men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.
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The unknown always passes for the marvellous.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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People flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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It is the rare fortune of these days that one may think what one likes and say what one thinks.
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Candor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
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