In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
TACITUSThe 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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Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
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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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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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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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Flatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
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The repose of nations cannot be secure without arms, armies cannot be maintained without pay, nor can the pay be produced without taxes
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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Viewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
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The powerful hold in deep remembrance an ill-timed pleasantry. [Lat., Facetiarum apud praepotentes in longum memoria est.]
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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The injustice of a government is proportional to the number of its laws.
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I am my nearest neighbour.
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An honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
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