In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.
TACITUSThe sciences throw an inexpressible grace over our compositions, even where they are not immediately concerned; as their effects are discernible where we least expect to find them.
More Tacitus Quotes
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Crime succeeds by sudden despatch; honest counsels gain vigor by delay.
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The lust of dominion burns with a flame so fierce as to overpower all other affections of the human breast.
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If you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
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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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The Romans brought devestation, but they called it peace.
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Nature gives liberty even to dumb animals.
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Once killing starts, it is difficult to draw the line.
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We extol ancient things, regardless of our own times. [Lat., Vetera extollimus recentium incuriosi.]
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No one in Germany laughs at vice, nor do they call it the fashion to corrupt and to be corrupted.
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To show resentment at a reproach is to acknowledge that one may have deserved it.
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Adversity deprives us of our judgment.
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The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.
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We see many who are struggling against adversity who are happy, and more although abounding in wealth, who are wretched.
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Such being the happiness of the times, that you may think as you wish, and speak as you think.
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It is not becoming to grieve immoderately for the dead.
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