Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
TACITUSNecessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
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Formerly we suffered from crimes; now we suffer from laws.
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Everything unknown is magnified. [Lat., Omne ignotum pro magnifico est.]
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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The love of dominion is the most engrossing passion.
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If we must fall, we should boldly meet our fate.
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So as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
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They make a desert and call it peace.
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It is a principle of human nature to hate those whom we have injured.
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Bodies are slow of growth, but are rapid in their dissolution. [Lat., Corpora lente augescent, cito extinguuntur.]
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Valor is the contempt of death and pain.
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Conspicuous by his absence.
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Necessity reforms the poor, and satiety reforms the rich.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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In valor there is hope.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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