In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
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In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
TACITUSEven the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
TACITUSLiberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
TACITUSOther men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
TACITUSAll bodies are slow in growth but rapid in decay.
TACITUSA woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
TACITUSAn honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
TACITUSIt is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
TACITUSWar will of itself discover and lay open the hidden and rankling wounds of the victorious party.
TACITUSThe worst crimes were dared by a few, willed by more and tolerated by all.
TACITUSChristianity is a pestilent superstition.
TACITUSSuch being the happiness of the times, that you may think as you wish, and speak as you think.
TACITUSFollowing Emporer Nero’s command, “Let the Christians be exterminated!:” . . . they [the Christians] were made the subjects of sport; they were covered with the hides of wild beasts and worried to death by dogs, or nailed to crosses or set fire to, and when the day waned, burned to serve for the evening lights.
TACITUSThe love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
TACITUSThe desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
TACITUSThe most detestable race of enemies are flatterers.
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