Things forbidden have a secret charm.
TACITUSWhen men are full of envy they disparage everything, whether it be good or bad.
More Tacitus Quotes
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In all things there is a law of cycles.
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When the State is corrupt, then the laws are most multiplied.
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A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
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He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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That cannot be safe which is not honourable.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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