The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
TACITUSThe love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo.
TACITUSFlattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
TACITUSBenefits received are a delight to us as long as we think we can requite them; when that possibility is far exceeded, they are repaid with hatred instead of gratitude.
TACITUSIt is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
TACITUSSo as you go into battle, remember your ancestors and remember your descendants.
TACITUSExperience teaches. [Lat., Experientia docet.]
TACITUSThe principal office of history I take to be this: to prevent virtuous actions from being forgotten, and that evil words and deeds should fear an infamous reputation with posterity.
TACITUSA shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.
TACITUSIn the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
TACITUSWe see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
TACITUSModest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
TACITUSTo rob, to ravage, to murder, in their imposing language, are the arts of civil policy. When they have made the world a solitude, they call it peace.
TACITUSIt is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
TACITUSEvery recreant who proved his timidity in the hour of danger, was afterwards boldest in words and tongue.
TACITUSReason and judgment are the qualities of a leader.
TACITUSIt is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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