Deos fortioribus adesse. The gods support those who are stronger.
TACITUSPerdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
More Tacitus Quotes
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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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Greater things are believed of those who are absent.
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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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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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Power won by crime no one ever yet turned to a good purpose.
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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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We are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
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Posterity will pay everyone their due.
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The lust for power, for dominating others, inflames the heart more than any other passion.
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Keen at the start, but careless at the end.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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