Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
TACITUSCandor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
TACITUSThings forbidden have a secret charm.
TACITUSThe desire for glory clings even to the best men longer than any other passion.
TACITUSIt is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.
TACITUSThe brave and bold persist even against fortune; the timid and cowardly rush to despair through fear alone. [Lat., Fortes et strenuos etiam contra fortunam insistere, timidos et ignoros ad desperationem formidine properare.]
TACITUSLiberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
TACITUSTraitors are hated even by those whom they prefer.
TACITUSPeople flatter us because they can depend upon our credulity.
TACITUSThe gods are on the side of the stronger.
TACITUSNone grieve so ostentatiously as those who rejoice most in heart. [Lat., Nulla jactantius moerent quam qui maxime laetantur.]
TACITUSOther men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.
TACITUSConspicuous by his absence.
TACITUSViewed from a distance, everything is beautiful.
TACITUSLaws were most numerous when the commonwealth was most corrupt
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.
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