We accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
TACITUSPower acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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Who the first inhabitants of Britain were, whether natives or immigrants, remains obscure; one must remember we are dealing with barbarians.
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It is a part of the nature of man to resist compulsion.
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One who is allowed to sin, sins less
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Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
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All enterprises that are entered into with indiscreet zeal may be pursued with great vigor at first, but are sure to collapse in the end.
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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.
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A woman once fallen will shrink from no impropriety.
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By punishing men of talent we confirm their authority.
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It belongs to human nature to hate those you have injured.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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Modest fame is not to be despised by the highest characters. [Lat., Modestiae fama neque summis mortalibus spernenda est.]
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It is common, to esteem most what is most unknown.
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When a woman has lost her chastity she will shrink from nothing.
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All inconsiderate enterprises are impetuous at first, but soon lanquish. [Lat., Omnia inconsulti impetus coepta, initiis valida, spatio languescunt.]
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