Rulers always hate and suspect the next in succession. [Lat., Suspectum semper invisumque dominantibus qui proximus destinaretur.]
TACITUSWe extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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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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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone who is apt to be angry when he hears the truth any cause to wonder that he does not hear it.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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In seasons of tumult and discord bad men have most power; mental and moral excellence require peace and quietness.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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It is of eloquence as of a flame; it requires matter to feed it, and motion to excite it; and it brightens as it burns.
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The 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.
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Crime, once exposed, has no refuge but in audacity.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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The lust of fame is the last that a wise man shakes off.
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Reason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
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When men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
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