[That form of] eloquence, the foster-child of licence, which fools call liberty. [Lat., Eloquentia, alumna licentiae, quam stulti libertatem vocabant.]
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[That form of] eloquence, the foster-child of licence, which fools call liberty. [Lat., Eloquentia, alumna licentiae, quam stulti libertatem vocabant.]
TACITUSIf you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
TACITUSCorruptisima republica plurimae leges.
TACITUSWhen a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
TACITUSNeglected, calumny soon expires, show that you are hurt, and you give it the appearance of truth.
TACITUSReason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
TACITUSSolitudinem faciunt pacem appellant. They make a wilderness and they call it peace.
TACITUSWe see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
TACITUSNo one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.
TACITUSAn honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
TACITUSWhen men of talents are punished, authority is strengthened. [Lat., Punitis ingeniis, gliscit auctoritas.]
TACITUSNo hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
TACITUSIn the struggle between those seeking power there is no middle course.
TACITUSPosterity will pay everyone their due.
TACITUSVictor and vanquished never unite in substantial agreement.
TACITUSAbuse if you slight it, will gradually die away; but if you show yourself irritated, you will be thought to have deserved it.
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