The desire of glory is the last infirmity cast off even by the wise.
TACITUSIt is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
More Tacitus Quotes
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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The task of history is to hold out for reprobation every evil word and deed, and to hold out for praise every great and noble word and deed.
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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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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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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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Falsehood avails itself of haste and uncertainty.
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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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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To rob, to ravage, to murder, in their imposing language, are the arts of civil policy. When they have made the world a solitude, they call it peace.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
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None grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
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