Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
TACITUSRemedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
TACITUSMore faults are often committed while we are trying to oblige than while we are giving offense.
TACITUSFlatterers are the worst kind of enemies. [Lat., Pessimum genus inimicorum laudantes.]
TACITUSWe accomplish more by prudence than by force. [Lat., Plura consilio quam vi perficimus.]
TACITUSEven the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
TACITUSAn honorable death is better than a dishonorable life.
TACITUSReason and calm judgment, the qualities specially belonging to a leader.
TACITUSFear is not in the habit of speaking truth.
TACITUSFlattery labors under the odious charge of servility.
TACITUSIf you would know who controls you see who you may not criticise.
TACITUSCandor and generosity, unless tempered by due moderation, leads to ruin.
TACITUSThe more numerous the laws, the more corrupt the government.
TACITUSReckless adventure is the fool’s hazard.
TACITUSForethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader. [Lat., Ratio et consilium, propriae ducis artes.]
TACITUSWe are corrupted by good fortune. [Lat., Felicitate corrumpimur.]
TACITUSThings forbidden have a secret charm.
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