He (Tiberius) was wont to mock at the arts of physicians, and at those who, after thirty years of age, needed counsel as to what was good or bad for their bodies.
TACITUSWar will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Those in supreme power always suspect and hate their next heir.
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In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.
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The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
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The worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
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Neglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
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All things atrocious and shameless flock from all parts to Rome.
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The hatred of relatives is the most violent.
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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Posterity allows to every man his true value and proper honours.
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The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
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Even for learned men, love of fame is the last thing to be given up.
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Traitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
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They make solitude, which they call peace.
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Whatever is unknown is magnified.
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[The Jews have] an attitude of hostility and hatred towards all others.
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