Old things are always in good repute, present things in disfavor.
TACITUSWar will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
More Tacitus Quotes
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An eminent reputation is as dangerous as a bad one.
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The hatred of those who are near to us is most violent.
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Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a pleasure.
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Valor is of no service, chance rules all, and the bravest often fall by the hands of cowards.
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A cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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The desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
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A bitter jest, when it comes too near the truth, leaves a sharp sting behind it.
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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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Reckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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Experience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
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Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
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