Legions and fleets are not such sure bulwarks of imperial power as a numerous family
TACITUSA cowardly populace which will dare nothing beyond talk.
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The grove is the centre of their whole religion. It is regarded as the cradle of the race and the dwelling-place of the supreme god to whom all things are subject and obedient.
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By general consent, he would have been capable of ruling, had he not ruled.
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Solitudinem faciunt pacem appellant. They make a wilderness and they call it peace.
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A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.
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The love of fame is the last weakness which even the wise resign.
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Rumor does not always err; it sometimes even elects a man.
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Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainty.
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Liberty is given by nature even to mute animals.
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No hatred is so bitter as that of near relations.
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The persecution of genius fosters its influence.
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Power acquired by guilt was never used for a good purpose.
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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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Even the bravest men are frightened by sudden terrors.
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Remedies are more tardy in their operation than diseases.
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Miseram pacem vel bello bene mutari. Even war is preferable to a shameful peace.
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