All those things that are now field to be of the greatest antiquity were at one time new; what we to-day hold up by example will rank hereafter as precedent.
TACITUSWar will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
More Tacitus Quotes
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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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Indeed, the crowning proof of their valour and their strength is that they keep up their superiority without harm to others.
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The wicked find it easier to coalesce for seditious purposes than for concord in peace.
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He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.
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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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In the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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Benefits 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.
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The brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair though fear alone.
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War will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
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Perdomita Britannia et statim omissa. Britain was conquered and immediately lost.
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Christianity is a pestilent superstition.
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It is more reverent to believe in the works of the Deity than to comprehend them.
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